Doocy Provides Big Update on U.S.-Iran Conflict
Fox News White House correspondent Peter Doocy revealed new insight into President Donald J. Trump’s thinking on the escalating confrontation with Iran, reporting that the president is closely monitoring U.S. weapons stockpiles while showing little appetite for deploying large numbers of American troops inside the country.
During an appearance on “Jesse Watters Primetime,” Doocy described a busy day inside the White House as national security officials assessed the military and logistical demands of the ongoing campaign known as Operation Epic Fury.
“It seemed like everybody was kind of football out after about two hours of that meeting. So I did try to ask the president about this report that the Russians are helping the Iranians target and attack Americans,” Doocy said.
According to Doocy, senior officials spent part of the day focused on ensuring the United States maintains a strong supply of critical weapons systems as military operations continue.
“It has been a big day here at the White House for the president. And the defense secretary huddled privately with five of the main defense contractors. They want to make sure that even though right now they say U.S. munitions supplies are holding up well, despite all the bombs and missiles that they need for Operation Epic Fury, that they still have backups just in case anything else blows up somewhere around the world. They can keep the homeland safe,” Doocy added.
One major defense contractor moved quickly to respond to the administration’s push for increased readiness. The aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin announced it would significantly expand production.
“Right after that meeting, Lockheed Martin came out to say they agreed today to quadruple their critical munitions production. And so, that is exactly what White House officials wanted to hear. We expect to hear more of that from some of the other defense contractors who were here. There’s an NBC report that is crossing tonight that President Trump is considering. At some point down the line, a small group of U.S. troops may or may not go into Iran,” Doocy said.
While discussions about limited deployments have surfaced, Doocy emphasized that the president has not made a final decision.
“So that would count as boots on the ground, but not some kind of a huge invasion. But no decision has been made about that. And we do know that tomorrow he is going to attend the dignified transfer of the remains of the Americans who have been killed so far in Operation Epic Fury, which is a weekend. Now we expect it to go another three weeks or so, even though they say they’re ahead of schedule. And the leaders in Iran are already down to the third string.”
Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt strongly defended the administration’s military strategy, declaring that the campaign against the Iranian regime has already delivered decisive results.
“Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, the rogue Iranian terrorist regime is being absolutely crushed,” Leavitt said during a press briefing Wednesday afternoon. “Iran’s murderous, terrorist leaders are paying for their crimes against America — and they are paying in blood.”
Leavitt argued that the current administration is reversing decades of what she described as weak foreign policy toward Iran.
“President Trump is finally the man of action. President Trump does not bluff,” she said.
In a detailed post on X, Leavitt also outlined the administration’s strategic goals in the region. Those objectives include destroying Iran’s missile capabilities, dismantling its naval power, and eliminating terrorist proxy networks that threaten U.S. forces and allies.
She also stressed the administration’s determination to permanently prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and to stop the use of improvised explosive devices that have killed and wounded thousands of American service members.
“Killing terrorists is good for America. 49 of the most senior Iranian regime leaders – including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – have already been wiped off the face of the Earth so far in the opening strikes of Operation Epic Fury.”
Leavitt added that earlier military actions, including Operation Midnight Hammer, had already devastated Iran’s primary nuclear sites. However, she said the regime remained intent on rebuilding its nuclear program after refusing to negotiate despite months of talks with Trump administration officials.
“Prior American leaders were too weak and cowardly to do anything about it. Now, President Donald J. Trump is correcting decades of cowardice and holding those responsible for the deaths of Americans accountable.”
She concluded with a forceful message about the administration’s ultimate objective.
“Their brutal attacks and threats will finally end under President Trump. America will win – the terrorists will be defeated.”