President Donald Trump said it is “too late” for talks with Iran as the war enters its fourth day, warning that the U.S. has enough munitions to fight “forever.”
In social media posts, Trump claimed Iran’s military leadership and defenses are destroyed and said the U.S. has a “virtually unlimited” weapons supply, though he noted some high-grade stockpiles are lower than desired.
The conflict is widening across the Middle East, with Iran retaliating and U.S. embassies closing in parts of the region. So far, six U.S. service members have been killed, and more have been wounded.
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The UK government is considering sending the Royal Navy warship HMS Duncan to the Mediterranean to boost security around RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus.

The move follows a drone strike that hit the base’s runway, causing minimal damage. The UK currently has no major warship in the region, and the destroyer could help strengthen air defences amid rising tensions linked to the Middle East conflict and Iranian drone activity.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK has already deployed significant defensive assets but defended his decision not to join US and Israeli strikes on Iran, saying he is acting in Britain’s national interest.
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The US and Israel launched large-scale strikes on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top military officials. US President Donald Trump said the aim is to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons and destroy its missile capabilities.
Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting Israel and several Gulf countries hosting US bases. Hezbollah in Lebanon also joined the fighting. The conflict has disrupted oil and gas supplies, pushed up global energy prices, and caused widespread flight cancellations across the region.
Iran is setting up temporary leadership while clerics prepare to choose a new supreme leader. US and Israeli leaders say the war could continue for weeks, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the ongoing U.S. strikes on Iran, calling them “our retribution” for Iran’s missile program and support for terrorism. He said the operation, named Operation Epic Fury, aims to destroy Iran’s missiles, missile production, naval forces, and prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.
Hegseth said, “We didn’t start this war, but we are finishing it,” and did not rule out sending U.S. ground troops. He declined to give a timeline, though Donald Trump has suggested the operation could last four to five weeks.
The strikes reportedly killed Iran’s supreme leader and other senior officials. Iran has responded by attacking U.S. allies in the Middle East, and four U.S. service members have died. Hegseth insisted the mission is not about regime change but said the outcome has effectively changed Iran’s leadership.
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Two drones heading toward RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus were intercepted on Monday, after a drone struck the base overnight causing minimal damage and no injuries.
The incident comes amid escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. Iran has launched missiles and drones at US assets and allies in the region. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would allow US forces to use its bases for defensive purposes but would not take part in offensive action.
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