Trump Signals Readiness for Prolonged Conflict as Markets React to Escalating War

New York, March 2026 : US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signalled his readiness for a prolonged military conflict, asserting that America’s munitions stockpiles are robust enough to sustain operations for as long as necessary. In a post on Truth Social, Trump used stark language to underscore US preparedness, even invoking the word “forever” to describe the endurance of the country’s weapons supplies.

“As was stated to me today, we have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons,” Trump wrote, referring specifically to medium and upper-medium grade munitions. He added that US stockpiles at these levels “have never been higher or better,” signalling confidence in the country’s ability to sustain extended military operations.

A day earlier, Trump had said he expected Operation Epic Fury to last four to five weeks, while making it clear that the administration was prepared if the conflict were “to go far longer than that.” His remarks on Tuesday reinforced that message, suggesting that timelines would be dictated by strategic objectives rather than political pressure.

During a meeting with Friedrich Merz, Trump struck an optimistic tone about the progress of the campaign. He claimed that Iran’s military capabilities had been effectively neutralised, stating, “They have no navy, it’s been knocked out. They have no air force, it’s been knocked out. Just about everything’s been knocked out.” His comments suggested confidence that the operational goals were being rapidly achieved.

However, US Under Secretary of War Elbridge Colby offered a more cautious assessment while testifying before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Colby warned against expectations of a swift conclusion, telling lawmakers, “We are at the earliest stages of this campaign,” indicating that significant military engagement could still lie ahead.

In contrast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the notion of an extended war. In an interview with Fox News, Netanyahu insisted that the conflict would not be open-ended. “You’re not going to have an endless war,” he said, arguing that the Iranian regime was at its weakest point. He described the campaign as a “quick and decisive action” and claimed it would create conditions for the Iranian people to establish a democratically elected government.

While political leaders projected confidence, financial markets reflected growing anxiety. US stock markets took a sharp hit early Tuesday, with major indices tumbling about 1.3 per cent after an even steeper drop at the opening bell. At the same time, crude oil prices surged by roughly 6.5 per cent, fuelling fears of renewed inflationary pressures as the conflict shows signs of intensifying rather than easing.

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