President Trump signals Iran is not ready for a ceasefire as the administration continues 13 consecutive nights of military strikes.
The administration announced that U.S. forces completed their 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran on Thursday. These operations targeted Iranian military command centers, drone storage facilities, and communication networks to diminish the threat to commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump stated that Iran is not yet ready to negotiate a ceasefire, noting that the country needs "more of the same" to reach an agreement. The conflict has intensified regional tensions, with Iran launching retaliatory drone and missile strikes against U.S. bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. While the administration continues to press its military advantage, President Trump noted that any damage to ships struck by Iran will be paid for using Iranian assets currently held by the United States. Meanwhile, the administration is monitoring the rapid expenditure of precision munitions, which has raised internal concerns regarding long-term readiness for potential conflicts in the Indo-Pacific.