Trump: We have ammunition stockpiles exceeding what we need against Iran or any other war

U.S. President Donald Trump affirmed that the United States possesses a massive stockpile of munitions exceeding what would be needed for a military operation against Iran or any other conflict, emphasizing that Washington is prepared for any potential contingency, as the Pentagon extended its troop deployment in the region through 2027.

Trump said in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, yesterday: “We want to emphasize that we possess a massive and practically unlimited stockpile of ammunition (particularly of medium- and high-grade categories), quantities that far exceed what we might need for a military operation against Iran or any other war—even though the outbreak of such a war is highly unlikely.” He added, “Moreover, we are producing ammunition at unprecedented rates, stockpiling and accumulating it, and preparing for any potential emergency. We are reserving this ammunition for ourselves—that is, for the United States—rather than selling it to other parties, although sales to allies will resume shortly.” He continued, “We also wish to note the fact that the Biden administration has provided Ukraine with quantities of ammunition far exceeding what we used in Iran, without Kyiv bearing any cost whatsoever. We have provided hundreds of billions of dollars to Ukraine and NATO for free—money that Europe should have paid if asked—but we will demand reimbursement for those funds, even if it happens somewhat late!”

Meanwhile, Al Jazeera satellite channel quoted a U.S. official, who wished to remain anonymous, as saying that U.S. military bases anywhere have not suffered damage from the recent Iranian attacks. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth extended the deployment of U.S. forces in the Middle East region until 2027, a move described by informed sources as preparation for a protracted war with Iran.

The Wall Street Journal reported that Hegseth extended the deployment of approximately 50,000 troops in the region, granting President Trump flexibility and multiple options in handling the Iran file. The U.S. newspaper quoted informed sources as saying that the war, which began six months ago as a swift operation aimed at delivering a decisive blow, has transformed through this quiet extension into an indicator of a prolonged conflict.

Wall Street revealed that current U.S. military reinforcements deployed in the region include 19 warships, among them two aircraft carriers and 13 guided-missile destroyers, tasked with intercepting missiles and protecting navigation. Meanwhile, CBS News reported that families of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division received official letters confirming the possibility of extending their deployment until 2027.

In a related development, the Wall Street Journal stated that the U.S. president is holding secret discussions with senior officials in his administration regarding the possibility of declaring an end to the war with Iran. U.S. officials indicated that Trump currently leans toward this option, explaining that the president believes increasing economic pressure on Tehran could ultimately compel it to dismantle its nuclear program or face the risk of collapse.

Meanwhile, France’s ambassador to the United Nations, Jérôme Bonaventure, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council, called for a vote on renewing the mandate of the panel of experts on Iran’s nuclear program. He stressed the necessity of imposing penalties on Iran if it refuses to allow monitoring and inspection of its nuclear facilities. Ambassador Bonaventure said the Council would discuss Iran’s failure to comply with its nuclear commitments during September, stating, “Regarding Iran, the core of our discussions this September will be the nuclear issue. We will examine Iran’s non-compliance with its nuclear commitments and the consequences thereof,” condemning the escalation being carried out by Tehran in the region and the repercussions of its closure of the Strait of Hormuz on the global economy.