Trump’s top general is ‘looking for an off-ramp’ from Iran war as US military options remain limited, sources say
The top U.S. military leader has told other Trump administration officials that the country should find a way to end the conflict with Iran, saying the military options available could have negative consequences. The military's concerns about escalation options suggest disagreement within the administration about how to proceed.
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2 developments- Aug 7Trump’s top general is ‘looking for an off-ramp’ from Iran war as US military options remain limited, sources say
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