Trump says Iran blockade remains in effect as Pentagon addresses stockpile concerns

Key Points:

• The U.S. military asserts it has the capability to defeat any threat, with officials emphasizing readiness and ongoing efforts to replenish and expand weapons stockpiles amid conflicts such as the Iran war.
• Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey criticized the previous Biden administration for not focusing on developing the defense industrial base, highlighting the current administration's push to accelerate missile production and build larger reserves.
• The Trump administration has sanctioned two top International Criminal Court officials, accusing the ICC of politicization and overreach in investigating U.S. and Israeli officials without consent.
• The sanctions freeze assets of ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, aiming to limit their financial transactions with the U.S. and signal a broader campaign to reduce ICC influence.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the ICC as corrupt and emphasized a government-wide effort to end the court's jurisdiction over American nationals and encourage other countries to withdraw support.