Germany & Dan Caine

Germany: The lost oil revenues due to the Iran war equate to a 1% cut in Germany's annual gross domestic product, indicating a notable economic impact.

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.

Germany: Germany, through its Chancellor Friedrich Merz, urged Iran to return to talks, aligning with other European allies' calls for de-escalation.

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.

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.

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.