Joint Chiefs Chair spotted at White House

A U.S. source says preparations are being taken to return to war with Iran if no diplomatic breakthrough occurs this weekend.

Sources

3 verified

Location

Washington, D.C., United States

Updated

Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 17:19 UTC

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Synthesis · 3 sources

President Donald Trump held a security briefing with Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine amid a renewed crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. A U.S. source tells Axios that preparations are being taken to return to war with Iran if there is no diplomatic breakthrough this weekend. Concurrently, Israel's Channel 12 reports that Israel is also preparing for a return to fighting in the coming days, indicating a coordinated readiness for potential military escalation.

Updates · 2

18 AprRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

The message confirms the meeting was specifically focused on Iran, adding context to the earlier sighting.

18 AprMiddle East Spectator — MES

Adds reporting that the U.S. is preparing for war with Iran if diplomacy fails this weekend, and that Israel is also preparing for renewed fighting.

e/eineurope · topic · T-00920cycle Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 17:19 UTC · first reported 18 Apr