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26 Jul 2026, 03:17

CNN: Sources say Vance and Keene expressed concern about escalating war in Iran

A knowledgeable source on the matter and an American official told CNN that while Donald Trump, the President of the United States, was considering the possibility of escalating war in Iran during a White House meeting on Friday, JD Vance, the Vice President, and General Dan Keen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, both expressed concern about this action.

On Friday night, after nearly two weeks of consecutive nighttime airstrikes, it appeared that the U.S. had halted its bombing campaign in Iran. A source at the U.S. Department of Defense told CNN on Saturday, "Operations have been paused for now."

According to sources, Keen specifically expressed concern on Friday about U.S. ammunition supplies and other potential negative consequences. One source said Keen informed Trump that the U.S. military could execute the options available to him and succeed, but then warned about the potential repercussions.

Both sources stated that concerns about ammunition supplies were among several issues raised with Trump during this meeting. It is currently unclear whether this concern or warning about escalating war were the main reasons for the halt in the U.S.'s consecutive nighttime strikes or whether this pause will continue.

Steven Chung, the White House Communications Director, said, "Given the successful sanctions that have crippled Iran's economy and 13 consecutive days of attacks on military targets in response to this country's repeated aggressions, it is wise for Iran to seek a negotiated agreement. Otherwise, they know what will happen."
CNN

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