Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp General Warns Trump of Risks of Attacking Iran, Smotrich Vows Settlements in Gaza, and More
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Feb 24, 2026 A military leader warns that striking Iran could spark a long war and deplete defenses. U.S. wartime preparations and evacuations raise tensions across the region. Reports detail alleged killings of aid workers and unsettling settler actions in Gaza. Shifts in U.S. bases and Middle East politics, plus distant conflicts and security incidents, round out a tense global security roundup.
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Top U.S. General Warned Against Attacking Iran
- General Dan Cain warned that attacking Iran risks a protracted war with heavy U.S. casualties and depleted missile-defense stockpiles.
- Dave DeCamp cites Axios, WSJ and NYT reporting that Cain sees Iran strikes as uncertain, noting THAAD interceptor shortages after the June 2025 war with Israel.
THAAD Usage Shows Interceptor Shortage Risk
- DeCamp recalls that the U.S. used 20 percent of all THAAD interceptors defending Israel during the June 2025 12-day war.
- He emphasizes interceptors take long to manufacture while Iran can produce missiles faster, creating a strategic mismatch.
Beirut Embassy Evacuated As Regional Tensions Rise
- The State Department evacuated non-emergency embassy personnel from Beirut amid preparations for a possible U.S. attack on Iran.
- DeCamp links the move to similar pre-war steps: troop removals from Qatar/Bahrain and increased Israeli strikes in Lebanon.