Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Trump Says Iran War Ending 'Pretty Soon,' Rejects Missile Shortage
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said the war with Iran might end very soon.
He believes Iran cannot keep fighting much longer.
Some news reports said the U.S. Army used up many of its powerful long-range missiles during the five-month war.
Trump said the U.S. still has 'literally massive amounts of ammunition' and is in 'very good shape.'
He admitted that supplies of some weapons are 'a little bit tighter' than others.
Trump said new factories are being built to make more Patriot and Tomahawk missiles.
He also said the U.S. is talking with Iran and a deal could happen soon.
Iran says it is not having direct talks with the United States.
Iran did say it is close to reaching an agreement with Oman about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Yemeni Houthi rebels attacked Saudi Arabia's Najran region, wounding 11 civilians.
Trump told reporters on Thursday, August 6, that he believes the war with Iran will end 'pretty soon,' saying Iran 'can't go much longer.'
Trump rejected reports of munitions shortages, insisting the U.S. has 'literally massive amounts of ammunition' and is 'in very good shape.'
Reuters reported the U.S. Army used up much of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles in the five-month war, with several U.S. media outlets attributing the depletion to the Pentagon.
Trump acknowledged inventories of some weapons are 'a little bit tighter' but said other powerful munitions have a 'virtual unlimited' supply, as defense companies build new Patriot and Tomahawk missile plants.
Trump said a deal with Iran 'could be soon,' though Iran has repeatedly denied direct talks with Washington; Iran said it is in the final stages of an agreement with Oman over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Who
- U.S. President Donald Trump, responding to reporters at the White House.
- What
- Trump said the war with Iran will end 'pretty soon,' dismissed reports of U.S. munitions shortages, and said a deal with Tehran 'could be soon.'
- When
- Thursday, August 6, 2026.
- Where
- The Oval Office, White House, Washington.
- Why
- Trump said he thinks Iran cannot go much longer in the conflict, amid reports that the U.S. Army or Pentagon used up much of the global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during the five-month war.
Administration's Assessment
Media Reports and Iran's Denials
Weapons supply status
Administration's Assessment
Trump insisted the U.S. has 'literally massive amounts of ammunition' and a 'virtual unlimited' supply of certain powerful munitions, saying the military is 'in very good shape.'
Media Reports and Iran's Denials
Reuters and several U.S. media outlets reported the U.S. Army or Pentagon used up much of the global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during the five-month war with Iran.
Negotiations with Iran
Administration's Assessment
Trump said he remains involved in negotiations with Tehran, adding 'we are doing fine' and 'a deal could be soon.'
Media Reports and Iran's Denials
Iran has repeatedly denied that direct talks with Washington are taking place.
- President
- Donald Trump
- Date of remarks
- Thursday, August 6, 2026
- Conflict
- U.S. war with Iran, ongoing for five months
- Stockpile reports
- Reuters and several U.S. media outlets reported the U.S. Army/Pentagon used up much of the global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles
- New production
- Defense companies building facilities for Patriot and Tomahawk missiles
- Negotiations
- Trump says 'a deal could be soon'; Iran repeatedly denied direct talks with Washington
- Iran-Oman agreement
- Iran said it is in the final stages of an agreement with Oman over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
- Houthi attack
- Late Thursday attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels wounded 11 civilians (seven Saudis, two Egyptians, one Yemeni, one Pakistani) in Saudi Arabia's Najran region
Sources
US-Iran War LIVE Updates: Trump Says Iran War Nears End, Admits Some Weapons Stocks Are 'Tighter'
Trump says he thinks war with Iran will end ‘pretty soon’
Trump Says He Thinks War With Iran Will End "Pretty Soon"
