US top general advises Trump against attacking Iran - Axios

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs Dan Caine has been advising President Donald Trump and top officials that a military campaign against Iran could carry significant risks, particularly the possibility of becoming entangled in a prolonged conflict, Axios reported citing two sources.

Trump has been leaning towards launching a strike on Iran for several days but agreed to give his chief negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner a bit more time for negotiations with Tehran, Axios said citing an informed source.

Trump insisted on more negotiations by Witkoff and Kushner because he wants to make sure all avenues are "exhausted," the report said citing another source.