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China & Dan Caine

14 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated May 13, 2026

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China: China is being sought by the United States to influence Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Xi Jinping is meeting with Donald Trump to discuss trade and the Iran conflict.
Dan Caine: Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is testifying before Congress alongside Pete Hegseth, discussing military capabilities and the focus on China's military modernization.
May 12, 2026 · 49 articles
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China: China is a key customer for Iranian oil and is involved in mediating talks between the United States and Iran, hosting meetings between their foreign ministers.
Dan Caine: Dan Caine, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, confirmed US forces were ready to resume combat operations if ordered, but noted Iranian attacks were below the threshold for restarting major combat.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
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China: China's export engine slowed sharply in March due to the conflict's impact on energy and transportation costs, affecting global demand for its manufactured goods.
Dan Caine: General Dan Caine, chairman of the US military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, affirmed that American forces are 'ready to resume major combat operations at literally a moment's notice' and would use force to enforce the blockade.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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China: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iran's counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in Beijing, with the US hoping China would pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Dan Caine: Dan Caine, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided details on the military situation in the Strait of Hormuz, including the number of stranded vessels and the nature of Iranian attacks.
May 05, 2026 · 127 articles
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China: China is hosting talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Chinese counterpart, with Donald Trump also expected to visit, indicating its role in potential diplomatic efforts.
Dan Caine: General Dan Caine, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated that Iranian attacks are below the threshold of restarting major combat operations but noted Iran's repeated attacks on commercial vessels and US forces.
May 04, 2026 · 15 articles
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China: China is mentioned as modernizing its military at an alarming pace, raising concerns about U.S. readiness for a potential conflict.
Dan Caine: Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is involved in the planning and execution of the Iran war and is expected to outline the proposed defense budget.
May 12, 2026 · 14 articles
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Dan Caine: Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided military details and justifications for the strikes, including the use of B-2 stealth bombers and cyber technologies.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Dan Caine: Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outlined the US military's objectives in Iran and stated that US strikes significantly set back Iran's military capabilities, while also confirming readiness to resume strikes if the ceasefire fails.
Apr 07, 2026 · 165 articles
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Apr 02, 2026 · 39 articles
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Mar 31, 2026 · 93 articles
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Mar 04, 2026 · 139 articles
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Mar 10, 2026 · 35 articles
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Dan Caine: Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, expressed serious concerns about the war's impact on United States weaponry stockpiles and the risks of Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, but presented options without directly opposing Donald Trump.
Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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