In a Fox News interview on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, retired four-star General Jack Keane claimed that Iran had launched five of its most sophisticated ballistic missiles overnight at U.S. military installations, aiming to kill American troops in the region.
During his conversation with anchor Stuart Varney, Keane said the attack underscores the futility of pursuing diplomatic talks with Tehran. He described the missile strike as one element of a broader pattern of Iranian aggression, which he said also involves targeting commercial vessels in the Gulf, supporting militia attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, and enabling Houthi operations that he attributes to Iranian backing.
Keane emphasized that Iran has steadily escalated its pressure on the U.S. and its allies, even after prior military responses. He criticized the current approach of measured retaliation, arguing it has not stopped Iran’s actions.
Rather than continuing incremental responses, he advocated for a resumption of large-scale military operations—similar to those conducted before the recent ceasefire—as a more effective means of altering Iran’s strategic calculus. He also recommended increasing economic sanctions and backing initiatives designed to undermine Iran’s leadership.
His comments offer insight into his evaluation of regional security threats and outline a policy direction he believes the U.S. should take in light of the alleged missile attacks…See_More
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