Trump: All U.S. ships and aircraft remain near Iran until agreement is fulfilled
¬ U.S. Navy increases Tomahawk missile procurement 13-fold amid conflict with Iran
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U.S. President Trump stated that, until the agreed-upon deal is fully implemented, all American ships, aircraft, and military personnel will remain stationed near Iran.
Trump wrote on the social media platform "Truth Social": "All U.S. vessels, aircraft, and military personnel—along with additional munitions, weapons, and all necessary supplies required to carry out 'deadly justice' and completely eliminate an already severely damaged enemy—will remain stationed within Iran and its surrounding regions until the substantive agreement is fully fulfilled."
U.S. President Trump announced at 4 a.m. on April 8 that a two-week ceasefire agreement had been reached with Iran. Subsequently, Iranian Foreign Minister Alaghazadeh stated that navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has resumed. Approximately 20% of the world’s oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas pass through this strait.
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Research conducted by Sputnik News on Pentagon-issued budget documents reveals that, amid a period of intensive use of Tomahawk missiles in operations targeting Iran, the U.S. Navy plans to increase Tomahawk missile procurement by 13 times.
According to the data analyzed, the U.S. Navy has requested $3 billion for the fiscal year 2027 to purchase 785 Tomahawk cruise missiles, compared to just 55 missiles acquired during the current fiscal year, which ends on September 30.
Previously reported, over 850 Tomahawk missiles were consumed in the first month of Operation "Epic Fury." Multiple Pentagon officials have warned that such a rate of consumption cannot be sustained, noting that readiness levels in other strategic regions—including the Indo-Pacific—are now at risk.
Sputnik News found that, in addition to the new procurement batch, the U.S. Navy also requested $1.5 billion for upgrading existing missiles—an increase of 217% compared to the 2026 fiscal year. The total inventory target for Tomahawk missiles is set at 3,992 units.
According to Sputnik News’ statistics, the U.S. Army is also enhancing its strike capabilities, requesting $2.7 billion for the MRC ground-launched system program, capable of launching both Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles—a 32-fold increase compared to this year’s allocation. This year’s funding was only $82 million, sufficient to procure just 13 missiles.
U.S. President Trump said late on April 7 that a two-week ceasefire agreement had been reached with Iran. Subsequently, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council stated that the U.S. has accepted Tehran’s 10 proposals, and that Tehran will hold negotiations with the U.S. in Islamabad, Pakistan, on April 10.
Source: sputniknews
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