No matter how long Trump wants to fight, the dwindling ammunition stockpiles will limit his choices. According to sources, one of the key issues highlighted by General Kayne, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, when briefing Trump on the risks of a large-scale and prolonged strike against Iran, was the issue of U.S. ammunition stockpiles. Currently, the U.S. ammunition stockpiles are being tested. The exact number of air defense intercept missiles (known as "magazine depth" by the Pentagon) is classified information, but repeated conflicts with Iran and its proxies in the Middle East have continuously consumed the region's air defense resources. A senior official said on Saturday that one reason the United States and Israel launched strikes first was to weaken Iran's ability to retaliate with missiles and drones. The U.S. Central Command said on Saturday that its forces had successfully intercepted hundreds of Iranian missile and drone attacks, with overall good defensive results, but some targets were hit, especially in Arab Gulf countries bordering Iran. It is unclear how long this conflict will last. The U.S. ammunition shortage also confirms Trump's clear preference for a "short and intense attack," making it more likely that this conflict will be a quick victory rather than a prolonged war. On Sunday morning, Trump said he was prepared to resume negotiations. He said, "They want to talk, I have agreed to talk, so I will negotiate with them." However, Netanyahu said on Sunday morning that the strike operation "will only further strengthen in the coming days."
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