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source_url: https://www.democracynow.org/2026/2/24/headlines/trump_blasts_media_reports_that_top_general_warned_about_risks_of_attacking_iran
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President Trump blasted media reports about General Dan Caine, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warning him about the risks of attacking Iran. On Truth Social, President Trump wrote, “General Caine, like all of us, would like not to see War but, if a decision is made on going against Iran at a Military level, it is his opinion that it will be something easily won.” It comes as The Washington Post reports that General Caine warned that the lack of critical munitions and support from regional allies would endanger U.S. troops, as the U.S. munitions stockpile has been significantly depleted by support for Israel and Ukraine. Axios is also reporting that General Caine was “all-in on the Venezuela operation” but is now more cautious about Iran.
Meanwhile, The Guardian is reporting that President Trump is basing his decision to strike Iran on the advice provided by his son-in-law Jared Kushner and his special envoy Steve Witkoff on whether Iran is serious about giving up its nuclear weapons program. The U.S. and Iran are scheduled to hold a third round of indirect talks in Geneva on Thursday.
Meanwhile, Iranian students are continuing their protests for a third consecutive day, as anti-government demonstrations have spread to Tehran’s Al-Zahra University. Students reportedly chanted “death to the dictator,” referring to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. It comes over a month after Iranian authorities violently suppressed anti-government mass street demonstrations, reportedly killing thousands.