US Ready for Long Iran War, Trump Says Weapons Stockpiles Can Last Forever

Published: 3 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online

U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that the United States has “never had higher or better” stockpiles of military munitions and possesses sufficient weapons to sustain a prolonged conflict — potentially a so‑called “forever war” — amid the ongoing military campaign against Iran. Trump’s remarks come three days into a major joint U.S.–Israeli operation against Iranian military infrastructure and leadership, which the administration says is intended to degrade Tehran’s missile, naval and nuclear capabilities.

According to Trump, U.S. munitions holdings — including missiles, bombs, and other ordnance — are robust enough to maintain sustained operations if circumstances require, a statement that underscores Washington’s readiness for an extended engagement. He framed the munitions advantage as a strategic asset in what his advisers describe as a campaign to eliminate perceived threats from Iran’s military posture.

These comments coincide with Trump’s broader estimate that the Iran campaign might last four to five weeks but could extend far longer if necessary. The president reiterated that the U.S. is prepared for a drawn‑out phase of combat operations, even as he continues to articulate a limited set of objectives.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the conflict with Iran is not expected to last for years, reflecting allied expectations that major combat operations will be bounded — even if broader tensions persist.

The Pentagon has sought to temper concerns that the current strikes signify a new era of endless warfare. Senior U.S. military officials stated the ongoing operations focus on defined military goals rather than an indefinite occupation, though they stopped short of committing to a specific end date for the campaign.

U.S. lawmakers and commentators across the political spectrum have reacted to Trump’s stance with a mixture of caution and criticism, questioning both the legal basis for the campaign and the strategic clarity of a conflict that, despite high munitions stockpiles, could stretch beyond initial timelines.

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