Donald Trump says Iran war will end soon and US has ample ammunition FAST-MOVING
President Donald Trump told reporters that the conflict with Iran is likely to end “pretty soon,” adding that the Islamic Republic “can’t go much longer.” He claimed the United States holds “large quantities of ammunition,” saying some types are virtually unlimited while others are more limited, and noted that defense firms are expanding production of missiles and other weapons.
Trump said the United States controls the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and is involved in negotiations that could lead to an agreement with Iran, possibly through an interim deal with Oman that would give Tehran limited oversight of the waterway. He also asserted that the U.S. has supplied massive amounts of weapons to Ukraine and other allies and can retrieve them if needed. In response to media reports of a munitions shortage, Trump denied any lack of supplies.
Analysts note that Trump is caught between a potential interim Hormuz deal and the risk of further escalation, with the war’s outcome having significant political and economic implications for the United States.
Entities: Donald Trump · Iran · Marco Rubio · Oman · Strait of Hormuz · U.S. Department of Defense · United States · United States
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump said the war ending would cause gasoline prices to fall soon. (Trump)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trump repeatedly called new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to ask about the economic impact of a possible war with Iran. (Trump)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump claimed there is no shortage of ammunition for Iran’s needs and that stocks are replenished daily. (Trump)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump warned Iran could fire on ships passing the Hormuz Strait or that mines could hit tankers. (Trump)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trump told Fed Chair Warsh to remain independent, saying “do your job and do a great job.” (Trump)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are progressing well and an agreement could be reached soon. (Trump)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump said the United States has supplied large amounts of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine and other countries and can retrieve them if needed. (Trump)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump claimed the United States controls the Hormuz Strait and can enforce a blockade. (Trump)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Trump said he is personally involved in negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. (Trump)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end 'pretty soon'. (Trump)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran’s acting defense minister warned of a crushing response to any U.S. or Israeli threats. (Iran acting defense minister)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The United States maintains a naval blockade of Iranian ports and conducts occasional retaliatory strikes. (analysis)