Trump says he thinks war with Iran will end 'pretty soon'
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that he believed the war with Iran would be over soon and said the armed forces were experiencing issues with supplies of some weapons. "I think it's going to end pretty soon. I don't think they can go much longer," Trump said in the Oval Office in a reference to Iran. Reuters reported on Tuesday that the U.S.…
US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the war with Iran will end soon. In a statement, he said he believes the conflict will be over shortly, adding that he doesn't think Iran can sustain it much longer.
The US military has been engaged in a five-month war with Iran, during which time the US Army reportedly used up much of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles, according to Reuters. However, Trump denied reports of significant munitions shortages, stating that the US has "literally massive amounts of ammunition" and is "in very good shape".
Trump also reiterated his opposition to Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon, warning that it would have catastrophic consequences for the world. He emphasized that the US will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon. The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway, is currently "sort of open" with a US Navy blockade in place, but Trump warned of the risks of Iranian actions, such as laying mines, which could disrupt shipping.
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