US about to resume ‘full-throttle combat’ in Iran, former top general says
The US is poised to resume full-scale military operations against Iran as diplomatic efforts falter. Retired General Jack Keane indicated that the US and Israel are prepared to launch coordinated attacks targeting Iranian military and economic sites. This escalation comes amid ongoing tensions and failed peace negotiations.
- ▪Retired General Jack Keane warned that the US is ready to restart full-throttle combat operations in Iran.
- ▪The US and Israel plan to target key military sites and revenue sources tied to Iran's missile and nuclear programs.
- ▪Keane noted that the US blockade in the Gulf of Oman is significantly impacting Iran's economy.
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World News US about to resume ‘full-throttle combat’ in Iran, former top general says By Ronny Reyes Published May 18, 2026, 12:56 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The US is on the brink of restarting “full-throttle combat operations” against Iran as peace talks stall and tensions ramp up in the Middle East, a retired top general warned Monday. Gen. Jack Keane — acting Army Chief of Staff at the start of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars — told Fox News Channel that after the Islamic Republic’s latest rebuff of President Trump’s peace proposals, the US and Israel were ready to restart attacks using intelligence collected since the cease-fire went into effect April 8.
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