U.S Chief Of Staff EXPLAINS How U.S KILLED Khamenei | Gen. Caine Confirms More U.S. Troops On Ground

U.S. military leaders Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine confirmed more U.S. forces are being deployed to the Middle East amid ongoing combat operations against Iran — labeled Operation Epic Fury. They would not commit to a short timeline for the conflict, hinting that the war may last longer than initial estimates. Caine also pledged additional tactical aviation and resources, while Hegseth defended President Trump’s strategy against criticisms about the duration and scope of the mission.