Washington: US Vice President J.D. Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine reportedly expressed concerns about further escalating military action against Iran, according to a report by the American broadcaster CNN.
The report said the concerns emerged on Friday as President Donald Trump was considering the possibility of intensifying the military campaign against Iran.
According to CNN, senior US officials discussed the potential risks associated with expanding the conflict, amid growing uncertainty over the consequences of a prolonged military operation.
The report further stated that, beginning on Friday night, the United States appeared to halt its aerial bombardment campaign against Iran after carrying out nearly two weeks of continuous airstrikes.
Neither the White House nor the Pentagon immediately issued an official statement confirming the reported concerns or explaining the apparent pause in the air campaign.
The reported halt in the strikes has prompted speculation about whether Washington is reassessing its military strategy or seeking to prevent further escalation in the regional conflict.
The CNN report reflects information from unnamed sources familiar with the discussions. Independent confirmation of the internal deliberations has not been made public.
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