Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire agreement framework as Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue

Gen. Dan Kaine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on Wednesday detailed the food – and copious amounts of caffeine – consumed by U.S. military personnel during the Iran war.

“Along the way, we ate over 6 million meals, and, by my estimation, over 950,000 gallons of coffee, 2 million energy drinks, and a lot of nicotine,” he said, “but I’m not saying we have a problem.”

On a more serious note, Kane expressed his gratitude for the service and sacrifice made by the US military during Operation Epic Fury.

“This is difficult and unforgiving business. It’s chaotic, it’s hot, it’s dark and unpredictable, and there are always unknowns. And our people have proudly walked into those unknowns and kept moving forward, and through it all, the Joint Force has demonstrated the unwavering resolve that the nation demands of us,” Kane said.

“We are a mission-focused force and our objective has always been to create the conditions for peace, and today we did that,” he said, adding that the U.S. military is prepared “if there is a breach of peace; we hope that will not happen.”