Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
President Donald Trump said Wednesday Iran will be "defeated soon" as he addressed a defense technology gathering in Pennsylvania.
Trump was speaking at a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College but spent little time talking about battlefield issues — even as the war in Iran has reduced the U.S. supply of critical missile and interceptor systems.
Seated at a roundtable with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Republican Pennsylvania Sen. David McCormick, Trump said the gathering would generate around $10 billion in pledged investments from domestic defense and technology companies, without providing details.
“The talent and innovation in this room will keep America safe for many years to come,” Trump said.
He spoke shortly after the U.S. military launched another round of missile strikes that Trump had previously promised against Iran as a ceasefire to end that war remains in tatters. Trump made brief references to the war and a January military operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, saying, “We’re really doing well with Iran.”
“Iran is unhappy right now," he said.
"They want to settle so badly. They don't like what we're doing. And they do want it settled. We'll find out whether or not we settle with them or we just finish it off," Trump added.
Unmentioned during Trump's appearance was an analysis released in May found that U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of Tomahawks, which are used to strike targets deep inside enemy territory, as well as Patriot and THAAD interceptors, which defend against incoming missiles and drones.
Stocks have dwindled as the U.S. has repeatedly fired strikes on Iran, adding to concerns that American forces would have limited firepower in any potential future conflict with China.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday Iran will be "defeated soon" as he addressed a defense technology gathering in Pennsylvania.
Trump was speaking at a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College but spent little time talking about battlefield issues — even as the war in Iran has reduced the U.S. supply of critical missile and interceptor systems.
Seated at a roundtable with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Republican Pennsylvania Sen. David McCormick, Trump said the gathering would generate around $10 billion in pledged investments from domestic defense and technology companies, without providing details.
“The talent and innovation in this room will keep America safe for many years to come,” Trump said.
He spoke shortly after the U.S. military launched another round of missile strikes that Trump had previously promised against Iran as a ceasefire to end that war remains in tatters. Trump made brief references to the war and a January military operation to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, saying, “We’re really doing well with Iran.”
“Iran is unhappy right now," he said.
"They want to settle so badly. They don't like what we're doing. And they do want it settled. We'll find out whether or not we settle with them or we just finish it off," Trump added.
Unmentioned during Trump's appearance was an analysis released in May found that U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of Tomahawks, which are used to strike targets deep inside enemy territory, as well as Patriot and THAAD interceptors, which defend against incoming missiles and drones.
Stocks have dwindled as the U.S. has repeatedly fired strikes on Iran, adding to concerns that American forces would have limited firepower in any potential future conflict with China.
