Iran War: Trump Reacts to Reports of US Running Out of Munitions
The pause follows warnings that interceptor missile stocks were thinning and gives negotiators room to pursue talks with Tehran, officials said.
- President Donald Trump paused military strikes against Iran over the weekend, ending 13 consecutive days of bombing as diplomatic efforts gained momentum.
- Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine and Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper advised Trump to pause operations due to dwindling stockpiles of air defense interceptors and offensive munitions.
- On Sunday, Tehran officials indicated a willingness to pause 'retaliatory' attacks if the U.S. stops its own, with Omani intermediaries facilitating consultations. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Trump is 'giving talks some space; he's giving it a little bit of room.'
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the conflict, while officials stress military options remain on the table should negotiations fail.
- Brent crude prices fell by around 5 per cent on Monday as markets responded to the operational pause, while the situation remains fluid amid domestic political pressure.
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