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Trump Claims U.S. Has Weapons for 'Forever Wars'

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President Donald Trump declared the U.S. military possesses enough stockpiled weapons to fight wars "forever" as the conflict with Iran entered its fourth day. In a late-night social media post, Trump stated there was a "virtually unlimited supply" of U.S. munitions, suggesting wars could be fought "forever, and very successfully, using just these supplies." The comments came as U.S. and Israeli forces continued operations in Iran following major air strikes that began Saturday.

The remarks followed Trump's earlier comments at the White House, where he offered no timeline for the campaign against Tehran but said initial projections of four to five weeks had already been surpassed. "We're already substantially ahead of our time projections," Trump said before a Medal of Honor ceremony. His statement marks the first public comments since the conflict began, as military operations continue in what he described as "major combat operations" in Iran.

Trump's assertion of indefinite military capability comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The president emphasized readiness, stating "The United States is stocked, and ready to WIN, BIG!!!" as operations against Iranian targets continue. His confidence in sustained military action raises questions about the long-term strategy and potential economic implications of an extended conflict.