Trump says war on Iran not ‘done’ — but concerns rise about munitions shortages

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both emphasized that military actions against Iran are ongoing despite the U.S. officially declaring the end of Operation Epic Fury on May 1. Trump clarified that while Iran had been ‘defeated,’ U.S. operations were not fully concluded, estimating 70% of targets had been hit but leaving room for further strikes. He dismissed Iran’s latest ceasefire proposal as a ‘piece of garbage’ and stated the conflict was ‘on life support,’ while acknowledging surveillance of Iran’s nuclear enrichment sites by the Space Force. Netanyahu acknowledged progress but emphasized unresolved threats, including Iran’s nuclear material, enrichment sites, proxy groups, and ballistic missile capabilities. He suggested direct action would be required to remove highly enriched uranium, though he did not specify who would execute the operation. Trump separately stated that Iran’s nuclear site was under constant Space Force monitoring and warned of immediate retaliation if threatened. Senator Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., raised concerns about depleted U.S. munitions stockpiles, citing classified Pentagon briefings that revealed significant drawdowns in Tomahawks, Army Tactical Missile Systems, SM-3 interceptors, THAADs, and Patriots. Kelly stated the depletion left the U.S. less prepared for future conflicts, including potential threats from China. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded by criticizing Kelly for discussing classified information, hinting at a possible violation of his oath. The Trump administration’s stated goals for Iran included dismantling its navy, degrading missile capabilities, halting proxy support, and forcing an end to nuclear weapons development. Netanyahu implied these objectives were not yet fully met, while Trump suggested additional strikes could still be executed if needed. The ongoing debate highlights tensions between military readiness, political messaging, and the risks of prolonged conflict.