- US military conducted drills in Caracas on May 29, while Iran simultaneously released a new map claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The US-Iran conflict is driving up energy prices and prompting negotiations to ease shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. forces targeted Iranian assets near the Strait of Hormuz.
- High-ranking military officials, including Dan Caine, surveyed regarding the prospect of war in Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to a ramped-up campaign against Iran.
Dan Caine urged the Senate to approve Trump's defense budget while he served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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What happened
Dan Caine urged the Senate to approve Trump's defense budget while he served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Dan Caine, as JCS Chairman, advocated for Trump's defense funding plan which included aid for Ebola in Central Africa.Sub-event
Caine urged Senate approval of Trump's defense budget while serving as JCS Chairman.1 source
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High-ranking military officials, including Dan Caine, surveyed regarding the prospect of war in Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to a ramped-up campaign against Iran.Also in this story
- Military leadership warned against war escalation.
- The administration defends against munition shortages, pursues diplomatic talks with Iran, and the joint chiefs request defense budget funding.
- A disruption has occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, stemming from the ongoing crisis and assessed by high-ranking officials.
- The US military is engaged in a war against Iran, with Trump attempting to negotiate a deal while senior officers discuss operational limits.
The entities involved
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Dan Caine
U.S. Air Force general (born 1968)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
body of senior uniformed leaders in the U.S. Department of Defense who advise the President on military matters
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- aljazeera.com
- dw.comMiddle East: No fresh US strikes on Iran for a second day
- globalsecurity.org
- bignewsnetwork.com