Karoline Leavitt & Dan Caine

Karoline Leavitt: Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, articulated the United States' position that the blockade is economic leverage against Iran.

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.

Karoline Leavitt: Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, affirmed that the press team would manage the public response to Donald Trump's decision as best they could.

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.

Karoline Leavitt: Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, emphasized Pakistan's role as the sole mediator in the U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Dan Caine: Dan Caine, the nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, declined to comment directly on the appropriateness of using Signal Foundation for military discussions during his confirmation hearing.