Washington, Feb 24 (NationPress) President Donald Trump firmly dismissed claims from the media suggesting that his leading general is against military intervention in Iran. He asserted that any such action would be “easily victorious” if executed, even as prominent Democratic lawmakers cautioned against rushing into another conflict in the Middle East.

“Multiple reports from the Fake News Media have been circulating, suggesting that General Daniel Caine, also known as Razin, is opposed to engaging in war with Iran,” Trump shared on Truth Social. He labeled the reports as “completely inaccurate”.

A report from the Wall Street Journal indicated that the Pentagon has expressed concerns to Trump regarding a prolonged military engagement with Iran, advising that the war strategies under consideration could lead to risks such as U.S. and allied casualties, weakened air defenses, and an overstretched military force.

These concerns have been primarily articulated by Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during discussions within the Defense Department and the National Security Council, as reported by current and former officials.

“General Caine, like all of us, wishes to avoid war, but if a decision is made for military action against Iran, he believes it will be easily achieved,” Trump stated.

He emphasized that Caine “has not expressed any objections to military action against Iran or the limited strikes that I have been hearing about; he only knows one thing: how to WIN, and if directed, he will lead the charge.”

Trump mentioned he would prefer a diplomatic resolution. “I ultimately make the decision; I would rather reach a Deal than not. If we fail to strike a Deal, it will be a very unfortunate day for that country and, sadly, its people, who are wonderful and deserving of better treatment.”

The President also referred to a previous military strike, stating that Caine “oversaw Midnight Hammer, the operation against Iran’s Nuclear Development, which is no longer a development, but was completely obliterated by our exceptional B-2 Bombers.”

These comments come amidst a larger political backlash in Congress.

Senator Chris Coons, the Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, remarked: “Less than a year after the United States targeted Iran’s nuclear program, President Trump has positioned a significant amount of air and naval power near Iran, signaling potential military action.”

He raised questions about the administration’s objectives. “Congress and the American populace deserve clarity on our goals in Iran,” Coons stated, adding that Americans “need to understand what President Trump’s objectives are, how they will enhance U.S. safety, and how any military involvement will conclude.”

While acknowledging that “Iran must not be permitted to develop nuclear weapons,” Coons cautioned that “risking the lives of American service members through repeated bombings in hopes of compelling Iran to forsake its nuclear ambitions is not a sound strategy.”

Congressman Seth Moulton also voiced opposition to military force. “Trump is poised to initiate an attack on Iran and potentially drag America into another Iraq War. What does he expect to accomplish, and at what expense? We currently have no answers,” he expressed.

Moulton argued that “the only reason a deal has not been reached is due to Trump’s termination of it during his initial term,” adding that “it is now up to Congress to display more fortitude than it did when George W. Bush misled America into Iraq.”