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"No, we're not thinking about nuclear weapons."

"We have no intention of obtaining these weapons at all."

"Iran doesn't have nukes, isn't building nukes, and hasn't made the decision to build nukes."

"Iran doesn't have a bomb, and doesn't appear to be trying to make a bomb."

"They are definitely going for a nuclear weapon there is no question."

"They can have [a nuclear weapon], you know, in a matter of months, I would say."

Iran could produce a nuclear weapon "within a few months, less than a year."

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"Current and former U.S. officials say they see little sign, at least so far, of a mass popular uprising in Iran or of significant fissures within the government or security forces that will result in a new regime."

"There is an 11% chance that the Iranian government will lose power before 2027."

"There is an 8.9% chance that the Iranian regime will collapse and Reza Pahlavi will become head of state before January 1, 2027."

"There is an 19% chance that the Iranian regime will fall before 2027."

"Regime change is possible but unlikely."

"In any case, the Islamic Republic faces a significant challenge, and its long-term survival is not assured."

“The regime cannot continue that long.”

"If Trump sees it through, and I think he will, I think they're [going to] fall pretty soon, in two, three, four weeks."

"I think the regime will collapse before Iranian New Year (Nowruz), which is March 20th."

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Thursday that the U.S. has "massive amounts" of munitions and that defense companies are "building the largest number of plants and factories" in American history. He also threatened "long-term jail sentences" for those who leaked information about weapons stockpiles.

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U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Thursday that the U.S. has "massive amounts" of munitions and that defense companies are "building the largest number of plants and factories" in American history. He also threatened "long-term jail sentences" for those who leaked information about weapons stockpiles.

This comes after Reuters reported this week that <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/report-us-depleted-virtually-all-longrange-precision-missiles-in-iran-war">the U.S. Army had used "virtually all" of its Army Tactical Missile Systems </a>and Precision Strike Missiles during the five-month conflict with Iran, adding that the drawdown raised concerns about military readiness for potential future engagements involving Russia and China.

This comes after Reuters reported this week that the U.S. Army had used "virtually all" of its Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles during the five-month conflict with Iran, adding that the drawdown raised concerns about military readiness for potential future engagements involving Russia and China.

Meanwhile, The Washington Post reported that Trump confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Camp David cabinet meeting, saying he thought a shortage of long-range and interceptor missiles "had been fixed." The White House called the report "100% fake news" and said the exchange "literally never happened."

Meanwhile, The Washington Post reported that Trump confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a Camp David cabinet meeting, saying he thought a shortage of long-range and interceptor missiles "had been fixed." The White House called the report "100% fake news" and said the exchange "literally never happened."

CNN reported on Wednesday that the U.S. military had expended nearly 80% of its THAAD interceptor inventory and roughly 50% of its Patriot interceptors since the war with Iran began. The Pentagon on Monday announced deals with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to triple and quadruple production of those interceptors.

CNN reported on Wednesday that the U.S. military had expended nearly 80% of its THAAD interceptor inventory and roughly 50% of its Patriot interceptors since the war with Iran began. The Pentagon on Monday announced deals with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to triple and quadruple production of those interceptors.

Last month, Hegseth and Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg asked Congress to approve an additional $67 billion in military funding to help cover the cost of the Iran war and replenish depleted weapons stockpiles. According to a Center for Strategic and International Studies analysis, it could take until at least mid-2029 for Patriot and THAAD inventories to return to pre-war levels.

Last month, Hegseth and Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg asked Congress to approve an additional $67 billion in military funding to help cover the cost of the Iran war and replenish depleted weapons stockpiles. According to a Center for Strategic and International Studies analysis, it could take until at least mid-2029 for Patriot and THAAD inventories to return to pre-war levels.

Trump's comments come a day after <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/iranoman-near-deal-on-hormuz-strait-shipping-route">Iran and Oman finalized an agreement </a>on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign ministry separately denied that any negotiations with Washington were underway, despite Trump stating that Tehran was eager to reach a deal.

Trump's comments come a day after Iran and Oman finalized an agreement on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign ministry separately denied that any negotiations with Washington were underway, despite Trump stating that Tehran was eager to reach a deal.

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The Washington Post reported that Trump confronted Hegseth at a Camp David cabinet meeting, saying he thought a shortage of long-range and interceptor missiles "had been fixed." The White House called the report "100% fake news" and said the exchange "literally never happened."

The Washington Post reported that Trump confronted Hegseth at a Camp David cabinet meeting, saying he thought a shortage of long-range and interceptor missiles "had been fixed." The White House called the report "100% fake news" and said the exchange "literally never happened."

CNN reported the U.S. military had expended nearly 80% of its THAAD interceptor inventory and roughly 50% of its Patriot interceptors since the war with Iran began. The Pentagon announced deals with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to triple and quadruple production of those interceptors.

CNN reported the U.S. military had expended nearly 80% of its THAAD interceptor inventory and roughly 50% of its Patriot interceptors since the war with Iran began. The Pentagon announced deals with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin to triple and quadruple production of those interceptors.

Reuters reported the U.S. Army had used "virtually all" of its Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles during the five-month conflict with Iran. Officials said the drawdown raised concerns about military readiness for potential future engagements involving Russia and China.

Reuters reported the U.S. Army had used "virtually all" of its Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles during the five-month conflict with Iran. Officials said the drawdown raised concerns about military readiness for potential future engagements involving Russia and China.

Trump posted on Truth Social that the U.S. has "massive amounts" of munitions and that defense companies are "building the largest number of plants and factories" in American history. He also threatened "long term jail sentences" for those who leaked information about weapons stockpiles.

Trump posted on Truth Social that the U.S. has "massive amounts" of munitions and that defense companies are "building the largest number of plants and factories" in American history. He also threatened "long term jail sentences" for those who leaked information about weapons stockpiles.

Hegseth and Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg asked Congress to approve an additional $67 billion in military funding to help cover the cost of the Iran war and replenish depleted weapons stockpiles. A Center for Strategic and International Studies analysis estimated it could take until at least mid-2029 for Patriot and THAAD inventories to return to pre-war levels.

Hegseth and Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg asked Congress to approve an additional $67 billion in military funding to help cover the cost of the Iran war and replenish depleted weapons stockpiles. A Center for Strategic and International Studies analysis estimated it could take until at least mid-2029 for Patriot and THAAD inventories to return to pre-war levels.

Iran and Oman finalized an agreement on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran's foreign ministry saying a joint statement was being prepared. Iran's foreign ministry separately denied that any negotiations with Washington were underway, despite Trump stating that Tehran was eager to reach a deal.

Iran and Oman finalized an agreement on a proposed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran's foreign ministry saying a joint statement was being prepared. Iran's foreign ministry separately denied that any negotiations with Washington were underway, despite Trump stating that Tehran was eager to reach a deal.

The munitions shortage story is pure media fabrication pushed by anonymous leakers with an axe to grind. Trump has made clear that defense production is booming, stockpiles are strong and growing, and manufacturers are building factories at a historic pace. Prosecuting the sources behind these treasonous leaks is the right call.

The munitions shortage story is pure media fabrication pushed by anonymous leakers with an axe to grind. Trump has made clear that defense production is booming, stockpiles are strong and growing, and manufacturers are building factories at a historic pace. Prosecuting the sources behind these treasonous leaks is the right call.

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The U.S. burned through more than 850 Tomahawks and 1,000-plus Patriot and THAAD interceptors in the first month of the Iran conflict alone, leaving critical stockpiles basically empty. Replacements take up to two years to manufacture, meaning adversaries now face a far less deterred America. Finding out about this as a surprise five months into a war is a serious failure of military leadership.

The U.S. burned through more than 850 Tomahawks and 1,000-plus Patriot and THAAD interceptors in the first month of the Iran conflict alone, leaving critical stockpiles basically empty. Replacements take up to two years to manufacture, meaning adversaries now face a far less deterred America. Finding out about this as a surprise five months into a war is a serious failure of military leadership.

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The munitions shortage and Trump's "clash with Hegseth" stories are pure media fabrication pushed by anonymous leakers with an axe to grind. Trump has made clear that defense production is booming, stockpiles are strong and growing, and manufacturers are building factories at a historic pace. Prosecuting the sources behind these treasonous leaks is the right call.

The munitions shortage and Trump's "clash with Hegseth" stories are pure media fabrication pushed by anonymous leakers with an axe to grind. Trump has made clear that defense production is booming, stockpiles are strong and growing, and manufacturers are building factories at a historic pace. Prosecuting the sources behind these treasonous leaks is the right call.

Joseph Allen

There's a 7.2% chance that the United States will conduct a ground invasion of Iran before 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 7.2% chance that the United States will conduct a ground invasion of Iran before 2027, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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