US forces ‘ready’ if Iran ceasefire ends: top US general

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The US military is prepared to resume attacks on Iran if ordered by President Donald Trump, the top US general said, according to AFP.

“Let us be clear, a ceasefire is a pause, and the joint force remains ready, if ordered or called upon,” General Dan Caine told a press conference.

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth also warned that “we stand ready in the background to ensure that Iran upholds” the terms of the truce agreed to.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 08, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. — AFP
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon on April 08, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. — AFP

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