美军参谋长联席会议主席凯恩近期私下向特朗普的多名高级顾问表示，美国需要找到从伊朗战事中退出的路径[1]。凯恩已与中央情报局局长拉特克利夫、国务卿鲁比奥和副总统万斯讨论了对升级军事冲突的担忧[1]。知情人士透露，凯恩正在寻找一条出路[1]。
在对伊朗施压的方式上存在分歧。特朗普似乎反对向伊朗派遣地面部队，更倾向于通过空袭[1]，但军方认为通过空袭迫使伊朗接受条件"这不太可能实现"[1]。美国国防部长赫格塞思与特朗普因弹药库存问题在戴维营内阁会议上发生冲突[1]。特朗普在2026年8月6日承认美国拥有"大量"弹药储备，部分类型供应几乎没有限制[1]。
According to CNN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Kane has privately conveyed to multiple senior advisors of President Trump that the United States needs to find a pathway to exit the conflict with Iran [1]. Kane's discussions on this matter have included CIA Director Ratcliffe, Secretary of State Rubio, and Vice President Vance, during which the group expressed concerns about the escalation of military hostilities [1]. An insider familiar with the matter stated that "Kane is looking for a way out" [1].
The military leadership's position conflicts with the administration's current approach. Trump appears opposed to deploying ground forces against Iran and instead favors relying on air strikes, though Kane and others believe that attempting to compel Iranian compliance through aerial bombardment is unlikely to succeed [1]. Ammunition inventory concerns have also become a focus point for decision-makers, with Defense Secretary Hegseth and Trump clashing over the issue during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David [1]. Trump acknowledged on August 6, 2026, that the United States possesses "substantial" ammunition reserves, with supplies of certain categories facing virtually no restrictions [1].