Vice President JD Vance and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen.
Dan Caine reportedly warned President Donald Trump against escalating the Iran conflict during a White House meeting on Friday, as the US paused its bombing campaign after nearly two weeks of strikes.
A source familiar with the matter and a U.S. official told CNN that Caine specifically pointed to concerns about depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles and other risks.
A Defense Department source said the operations were "on hold" on Saturday.
Trump Signals Openness to Diplomacy, Keeps Military Options Open According to the report, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung said Trump "has always been consistent" in preferring a diplomatic solution but "retains all options" if Iran continues hostile activity in the Strait of Hormuz or against U.S. allies.
