General Dan Caine Acknowledges Limitations of Air Power in U.S.-Iran Conflict
General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has publicly stated that airstrikes alone are unlikely to achieve all of President Trump's objectives in the ongoing conflict with Iran. During a recent meeting with lawmakers, Caine emphasized the limitations of air power, highlighting the need for alternative strategies. The Pentagon is actively seeking 'creative and unconventional' ideas to pressure Iran, as reported by CNN. A senior military officer has reached out to analysts for new strategies, indicating a shift in approach due to concerns over the effectiveness of current military tactics. President Trump has been cautious about escalating the conflict, partly due to concerns about the availability of air defense interceptors and the potential for high civilian casualties. 
