The U.S. is awaiting Iran’s response to a 15-point plan intended to end the conflict. After attending a G-7 foreign ministers meeting, Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed confidence the confrontation could end soon, saying Iran was already weakened and that U.S. action over the next couple of weeks would leave it weaker still and unable to use its weapons to rush toward a nuclear breakout — a result he called unthinkable.
Pentagon figures and strikes
– CBS News reported the U.S. has used more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles since the war began, about nine times the number the Pentagon typically procures each year, raising concerns about production capacity. Sources told CBS the theoretical maximum production could be roughly 2,300 missiles per year, while recent annual production has been nearer 230.
– The Pentagon reported 303 U.S. service members injured in operations; 273 have returned to active duty and 10 remain seriously wounded. About a week earlier, at least 13 U.S. service members were reported killed in attacks on bases in the region.
Negotiations and deadlines
– Messaging between Washington and Tehran remains at odds. President Trump said Iran was begging to make a deal, while Iranian officials countered that the U.S. was negotiating internally and not offering reasonable terms.
– The administration linked a deadline extension to Iran permitting ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said Iran allowed 10 ships through and he granted another extension on his deadline for Iran to halt all nuclear operations. The White House and Iranian authorities continue a back-and-forth over deadlines and concessions.
Regional impact
– UAE officials accused Iran of targeting civilian areas. Debris from an intercepted Iranian missile reportedly killed two people and injured others in the UAE.
– The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passage, has become congested; reports indicate roughly 20,000 seafarers remain aboard vessels there with dwindling supplies amid fears about safe transit.
Current assessment
– Despite Rubio’s prediction of a near-term end to U.S. actions in Iran, analysts and other officials describe the situation as effectively stalemated: intense military operations continue even as diplomats negotiate. Significant operational, production, and casualty challenges persist as the U.S. weighs further steps and Iran evaluates offers.