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Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever'
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 3, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 3, 2026
Quick Summary
Trump asserts that U.S. munitions stockpiles—especially medium and upper‑medium grade—are “virtually unlimited,” claiming America can fight wars “forever” using those, even as experts warn critical high‑end supplies like Tomahawks are strained.
Trump Asserts US Military Has Unlimited War Supplies Amid Iran Conflict
US Military Preparedness and Political Reactions to Iran Conflict
Trump's Claims on Military Stockpiles
WASHINGTON, March 3 (Reuters) - Donald Trump said the U.S. military has enough stockpiled weapons to fight wars "forever", as the Republican president and his administration continued their push to justify a broad, open-ended war on Iran with shifting aims and timeline.
In a social media post overnight, Trump said there was a "virtually unlimited supply" of U.S. munitions and that "wars can be fought "forever," and very successfully, using just these supplies."
"The United States is stocked, and ready to WIN, BIG!!!" he wrote.
Context of the Iran Conflict
His comments late on Monday come as the conflict enters its fourth day following U.S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran on Saturday.
Political Background and Reactions
Trump, who began his second term last year, campaigned in part on not starting any wars and instead focusing on the economy and has long derided the United States' wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some top MAGA influencers have spoken out against the latest Iran strikes even as Republicans have been generally supportive despite potential political risks ahead of November's midterm elections.
Uncertain Duration of Military Campaign
Trump earlier on Monday offered no details on how long the campaign against Tehran would last, but said it had been projected to last four to five weeks.
"We're already substantially ahead of our time projections. But whatever the time is, it's OK. Whatever it takes," he said in his first public event since the conflict began, speaking briefly about the war ahead of a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House.
Lack of Televised Address
Trump has not given a televised address to the nation, as is customary at times of military action.
(Reporting by Susan HeaveyEditing by Gareth Jones)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump boasts U.S. has “virtually unlimited” medium‑grade munitions, enabling prolonged warfare
- •Experts caution that high‑end munitions—e.g., Tomahawk cruise missiles—are being depleted rapidly
- •Pentagon munitions production is ramping up but significant replenishment gaps remain
Frequently Asked Questions about Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever'
1What did Trump say about US military supplies?
Trump claimed the US military has a virtually unlimited supply of munitions, allowing wars to be fought 'forever.'
2Why did Trump discuss US war supplies?
He addressed US military readiness amid the current conflict with Iran, following recent US and Israeli air strikes.
3Has Trump set a timeline for the Iran campaign?
Trump did not set a firm timeline, saying the campaign could last four to five weeks or however long it takes.
4Has Trump addressed the nation on the Iran conflict?
Trump has not given a televised address regarding the conflict, speaking only briefly at a public event.