Trump rejects US weapons shortage claims amid Middle East tensions.
Netanyahu Says Iran’s Government Is ‘Within Reach’ of Collapse as US Resumes Attacks
Tehran continued to escalate.
Speaking about the situation in Iran, Netanyahu expressed confidence that removing the current government was no longer an unrealistic goal. He described Tehran’s leadership as “currently teetering” and said overthrowing it remained the most important task still facing Israel.
He added that the objective was “close,” insisting that it was not impossible and was “within reach.”
His comments reflect Israel’s growing confidence after months of confrontation with Iran. Netanyahu also argued that Tehran understands the strength of the Israeli military and knows how determined Israel is to continue its campaign.
According to Netanyahu, Iran has carried out attacks against other countries and targets across the region but has avoided directly targeting Israel in certain situations because Iranian leaders understand the potential consequences.
US sets condition for talks with IranAt the White House, US Vice President JD Vance delivered a similarly firm message to Tehran.
Vance said the United States would not enter negotiations with Iran unless Tehran stops attacking commercial vessels. His comments came as threats to shipping remained one of the most serious concerns surrounding the wider conflict.
“Our message to the Iranians is simple.
“We are not talking to Iran unless they stop shooting at ships,” he added.
The statement makes clear that Washington is currently linking any possible diplomatic engagement to a halt in attacks on commercial shipping. For businesses and countries dependent on international trade, the continued attacks have added another layer of uncertainty to an already tense regional situation.
Trump rejects claims of ammunition shortageMeanwhile, US President Donald Trump pushed back strongly against reports and independent assessments claiming that American forces could be running low on some powerful weapons.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the reports as “treasonous” and said they were “100% wrong.” He insisted that the United States had “virtually unlimited amounts” of mid- to high-grade ammunition.
Trump also said the US was producing munitions at unprecedented levels and was increasing stockpiles to prepare for possible future military needs.
He argued that Washington was currently keeping much of its ammunition for its own requirements instead of selling it overseas. However, Trump said arms sales to allies would resume soon.
The president also turned his attention to US support for Ukraine, claiming that the Biden administration had supplied Ukraine with more ammunition for free than the United States had used in Iran.
Trump further argued that European countries should have paid for earlier American assistance to Ukraine and NATO, saying Washington would seek reimbursement.
With Netanyahu calling regime change in Iran achievable, Vance demanding an end to attacks on ships before talks, and Trump defending US ammunition supplies, the latest statements underline how sharply tensions have risen across the region.
Key pointsHe described overthrowing Iran’s government as “within reach.”
JD Vance said the US will not hold talks while Iran attacks commercial ships.
Trump rejected reports of a US ammunition shortage.
Trump called the reports “100% wrong” and “treasonous.”
He said US munitions production and stockpiles are increasing.
Trump also criticized European spending on previous US support for Ukraine and NATO.