Top US General Reportedly Seeks Exit from Iran War as Missile Supplies Dwindle

In early August 2026, reports emerged that General Caine, the chair of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, is privately pushing for an 'off-ramp' from the ongoing war with Iran. According to multiple news outlets, Caine has warned Trump administration advisers that airpower alone cannot defeat Iran, and that US missile supplies are running low. The reports suggest military options are narrowing, putting both President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth on the defensive.

The reports, which have not been officially confirmed, indicate growing tension within the US military leadership over the course of the conflict. Caine's reported stance contrasts with earlier public statements from the administration, and the White House has not commented on the alleged internal disagreements. The situation remains fluid, with no clear indication of how the administration will respond to the general's reported push for a diplomatic exit.