Brad Cooper & Dan Caine

Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US troops in the Middle East, reported that US forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones and destroyed Iranian boats threatening shipping.

Dan Caine: General Dan Caine, a top US military officer, stated that US forces are prepared to resume major combat operations against Iran if necessary, while downplaying recent hostilities.

Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, stated that the military was adjusting tactics in response to the conflict.

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.

Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Central Command, joined discussions in the White House Situation Room regarding the strikes on Iran.

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.