Trump questions Hegseth and Caine over Iran war forecasts

President Donald Trump has been questioning allies about the performance of War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, following assurances the Iran war would be quick and decisive, The Atlantic reported Sunday. Some close to Trump accused Hegseth of providing an overly optimistic picture of the conflict, though the Pentagon rejected that claim, saying he offers the "full operational picture." Hegseth and Caine presented military options to Trump and Vice President JD Vance last week, with the White House expressing "full confidence" in both men. The report frames the questioning as part of Trump's search for accountability as the war has become longer and costlier than expected. Advisers said new strikes could come "soon after" Tuesday's midterms, though no order to resume attacks has been given.