Trump tells Politico that Iran's weapons are about to be exhausted

LootboxPhobia · 2026-03-04T03:25:18+00:00

Trump stated that Iran's weapons and equipment are running out and expressed willingness to cooperate with members of the new government. He mentioned that U.S. military production is accelerating and said the war could last for several weeks. Trump's remarks are related to the tense situation in the Middle East, highlighting the potential for contact with the Iranian regime.

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2026-03-04 03:25:18

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Investing.com - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Iran’s key weapons are running out and that he is willing to work with some surviving members of the current regime.

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In a phone call with Politico about four minutes long, Trump said Tehran’s military capabilities are steadily weakening, even though Iran’s military is expected to continue launching missiles.

“Their weapons are running out, and the locations where they can launch are decreasing because they are being destroyed,” Trump said. “Their launch devices are running out.”

This statement by the president had not been mentioned at the Pentagon briefing on Monday, nor had any other government officials publicly referenced it.

At the time of the president’s remarks, the U.S. and the Middle East are preparing for ongoing missile and drone attacks by Iran. Since the conflict erupted earlier Saturday, Iran has carried out multiple rounds of retaliatory strikes.

The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit twice by drones on Tuesday, causing parts of the roof to collapse. The State Department confirmed the drones struck the building.

Trump said in an interview, “We have unlimited medium-range and medium-to-high-altitude munitions and other equipment. We stockpile and produce these.”

“Defense companies are rapidly producing the various equipment we need,” he added. “They are on emergency orders. We are producing quickly.”

On Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal (Democrat from Connecticut) said there is a “potential serious and catastrophic shortage of THAAD and Patriot systems, which are essential to protect our embassies, bases, and civilians.”

Trump has hinted that this war could last four to five weeks or end within days.

Trump said Tuesday that he is willing to engage with a restructured Iranian government if it emerges during the conflict.

When asked whether it is too late to consider working with some members of the new government now, Trump replied, “No, it’s not too late. Don’t forget, 49 (Iranian senior leaders) have been killed, so the impact is quite profound, right? New leaders are emerging. Many want this position. Some of them will be very outstanding.”

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