US–Israel–Iran War Latest News: Donald Trump rejects claims of US weapons shortages, Gulf shipping traffic declines after Houthi attack, Israel reports troop deaths, and Iran signals it will continue pursuing nuclear capabilities.
US–Israel–Iran War Latest News: Trump Rejects Reports of US Weapons Shortage
US President Donald Trump has strongly denied reports claiming that the United States is facing a shortage of weapons amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran. In a late-night post on Truth Social, Trump insisted that the US has “massive amounts” of munitions available and said additional supplies are continuously being manufactured and delivered. According to Trump, America’s defense industry is expanding rapidly, with new production facilities being built to strengthen military manufacturing capacity.
He also accused those responsible for leaking reports about alleged weapons shortages of committing treason, warning that authorities are seeking those behind the disclosures and that they could face lengthy prison sentences.
US–Israel–Iran War Latest News: Trump Defends US Military Production Capacity
Responding to concerns over military stockpiles, Trump said the United States remains well-equipped despite reports suggesting otherwise.
He claimed that defense manufacturers are producing weapons at an unprecedented pace, describing the current expansion of factories and production plants as the largest in US history. Trump’s remarks come after media reports questioned whether dwindling missile inventories could affect Washington’s military options during the conflict.
US–Israel–Iran War Latest News: Gulf Shipping Traffic Drops Sharply After Houthi Attack
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell sharply on Wednesday following heightened regional tensions after a Houthi attack on a Saudi tanker.
According to Reuters, shipping data from Kpler showed that only two vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz during the day, compared with eight vessels a day earlier. Before the war began on February 28, around 130 to 140 ships typically passed through the strategic waterway each day.
The disruption highlights continued concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most important energy transit routes.
US–Israel–Iran War Latest News: Trump Says Oil Prices Could Rise Again
Despite previously suggesting that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was close, Trump indicated that oil prices could rise again.
Speaking in Las Vegas, he said gasoline and oil prices were expected to decline rapidly but added that “we may have to send it up again,” without elaborating on what actions could lead to higher prices. His comments come as global energy markets continue to monitor developments around the Gulf’s key shipping routes.
US–Israel–Iran War Latest News: Israel Reports First Military Fatalities in Southern Lebanon in Over a Month
Israel’s military announced that two reservists were killed during combat operations in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. The soldiers were identified as Major Harel Birenstock, 34, and Sergeant Major Tamir Vaknin, 33, both serving in the 2855th Battalion of the 55th Brigade. The deaths mark the first Israeli military fatalities reported in southern Lebanon since late June.
US–Israel–Iran War Latest News: IRGC Chief Says Iran Will Continue Pursuing Nuclear Weapons
According to Israeli media reports, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander-in-Chief Ahmad Vahidi said Iran would continue working on nuclear weapons as long as the United States and Israel possess them. He was quoted as saying that Iran would only abandon such efforts if both countries first disarmed. The remarks have not been independently verified, and Iranian authorities have not publicly confirmed the reported statement.
US–Israel–Iran War Latest News: JD Vance Rejects Report of Clash With Netanyahu
US Vice President JD Vance denied reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confronted him during meetings in Washington over his recent criticism of Israel. Speaking to Fox News, Vance said the two leaders had a “nice and frank conversation,” disputing media characterizations that suggested a confrontation had taken place.
US–Israel–Iran War Latest News: Reports Raise Questions Over US Missile Stockpiles
Earlier reports by The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources, claimed that Trump questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a Cabinet meeting over reports of depleted US missile inventories.
According to the report, Trump sought clarification after learning of concerns about munitions shortages that could affect military planning against Iran. The claims remain based on anonymous sources, while Trump has publicly rejected assertions that the US faces a significant weapons shortage.
US–Israel–Iran War Latest News: Oman-Iran Talks Continue Amid Diplomatic Efforts
CNN, citing a senior Gulf official familiar with the negotiations, reported that there is a “50:50” chance that Iran and Oman could reach a provisional agreement on Friday. The report added that Iran’s delegation reportedly does not include a representative from the IRGC, which would be required to approve any final agreement. Diplomatic efforts continue alongside heightened military tensions across the region.
(With inputs from agencies)
