Trump, Netanyahu Signal Ongoing Iran War, More Strikes Imminent
Severity: WARNING
Detected: 2026-05-10T16:28:45.937Z
Summary
Between 15:20–16:01 UTC, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu both stated that the war against Iran is not over, with Trump saying only about 70% of targets have been hit and that US strikes could continue for up to two more weeks. Trump also threatened to 'blow up' Iran’s buried enriched uranium if anyone approaches it, while Netanyahu stressed remaining enriched uranium, sites, proxies and missiles that must be dealt with. These synchronized messages point to continued or escalated operations against Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure, prolonging regional and energy‑market risk.
Details
Between 15:20 and 16:01 UTC on 10 May 2026, multiple statements from US and Israeli leadership clarified that current operations against Iran remain active and may intensify. In an interview reported at 15:24:38 UTC and again at 16:01:09 UTC (Reports 1 and 20), US President Donald Trump said that military operations in Iran have not ended, estimating that 'maybe 70%' of targets have been hit. He added that the US 'may have to go in there about two more weeks' and that they could 'hit every single target,' indicating both remaining target sets and a planning horizon for continued air and missile strikes.
In a related remark captured at 16:01:09 UTC (Report 21) and echoed in a 15:18:03 UTC summary (Report 25), Trump addressed Iran’s enriched uranium 'buried under the rubble', asserting that US Space Force assets are surveilling it and warning that if 'somebody gets close to that place — we’ll know about it, and we’ll blow them up.' This is a direct, public threat to use force against any attempt to access or move Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles, raising the stakes around nuclear‑related sites.
Concurrently, at 16:00:42 UTC (Report 40), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that 'the war with Iran is not over' because enriched uranium remains in Iran, enrichment sites still need dismantling, and Iranian proxies and ballistic missile programs have not been fully neutralized. He emphasized that although much has been 'degraded', 'there is work to be done.' Coming from the head of government, this reinforces that Israel also sees the campaign as ongoing, with outstanding objectives tied directly to Iran’s nuclear and regional power projection capabilities.
These statements together confirm that Washington and Jerusalem consider current operations against Iran to be an incomplete campaign rather than a concluded phase. The chain of command involved is top‑level national leadership in both countries, signaling that any follow‑on strikes will be politically authorized at the highest echelon and likely coordinated across US and Israeli air, missile, cyber, and ISR assets.
Immediate military and security implications include a continued elevated risk of additional strikes on Iranian nuclear, missile, and command infrastructure, as well as potential Iranian retaliation via ballistic missiles, drones, or proxy attacks in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, or the Gulf. Explicit mention of enriched uranium will sharpen Tehran’s threat perceptions and may incentivize dispersal or concealment efforts, raising the risk of miscalculation around suspected nuclear‑related movements. Regional actors—especially Gulf monarchies—will likely heighten air defense readiness and maritime security postures.
From a market and economic perspective, the clear expectation of up to two more weeks of operations and unresolved nuclear issues extends the timeline for elevated geopolitical risk in oil. Brent and WTI could maintain or expand their risk premium; Middle Eastern export grades and freight rates for Hormuz‑exposed routes are particularly sensitive. War‑risk insurance premia for tankers in the Gulf are likely to remain high or rise further. Safe‑haven assets such as gold and the US dollar typically benefit from such instability, while EM currencies and equities tied to the Middle East and broader energy‑importing regions may see volatility.
Over the next 24–48 hours, watch for: (1) new waves of US or Israeli strikes inside Iran or on Iranian proxies, especially if framed as completing the remaining 30% of targets; (2) Iranian statements or actions indicating counter‑escalation, including threats against US bases or shipping; (3) movement in OPEC+ rhetoric if members perceive sustained supply risk; and (4) sharp intraday moves in crude, gold, and regional equity indices in response to any confirmed kinetic developments. The risk of a sudden inflection—either an escalatory strike on a high‑value nuclear facility or an attack on Gulf shipping—remains elevated.
MARKET IMPACT ASSESSMENT: Sustained or renewed Iran strikes and explicit threats against enriched uranium sites will keep a geopolitical risk premium in crude and products, particularly Brent and Middle Eastern grades. Gold and other safe havens could see continued support; regional equities and EM FX with exposure to Gulf trade routes may face volatility. Shipping insurers may widen war‑risk premia for Hormuz and the Gulf.
Sources
- OSINT