U.S. Officials Say Iran Retains Significant Missile Arsenal After April Ceasefire and Failed Talks

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U.S. Operations against Iran. S. and partner forces throughout the region, despite degradations to its capabilities from both attrition and expenditure," Marine Lt.

Gen. James Adams wrote in the testimony. He added that Iran's conventional military remains hampered by aging equipment and limited training. -Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites.

-Iran talks in Pakistan in April 2026 failed to reach a peace deal.

U.S. Blockade until negotiations are concluded one way or the other. S. " White House administration officials argue that the war in Iran is over given the April 8 ceasefire agreement.

The Trump administration has previously announced that it considers Operation Epic Fury to have ended. S. U.S. Official. U.S. The Senate did not pass an Iran War Powers Resolution introduced by Sen.

Jeff Merkley on May 12 or 13, 2026, in a vote of 49-50. This was the seventh time the Senate has failed to advance such a resolution. Sen. Lisa Murkowski voted to discharge the war powers resolution.

Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Susan Collins, and all Democrats except Sen. John Fetterman voted to discharge the war powers resolution. Sen. John Fetterman voted with Republicans to block the resolution from advancing.

No Congress has ever used the War Powers Resolution to force the executive branch to end hostilities. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has been working on an authorization for use of military force for weeks. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said an AUMF is not necessary at the moment because offensive measures have been suspended for about a month.

An F/A-18E Super Hornet attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 151 and an EA-18G Growler attached to Electronic Attack Squadron 133 launched from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln on May 9, 2026. The Israel Defense Forces struck at least 40 alleged Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in the 24 hours prior to May 13, 2026.

A ceasefire was agreed between Israeli and Lebanese leaders last month relative to May 2026.

IDF spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued new evacuation orders for six villages in southern Lebanon on May 13, 2026. Hezbollah continued to target Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon on May 12 and 13, 2026. The IDF said Hezbollah launched several rockets toward Israeli positions in southern Lebanon on May 13, 2026.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed on May 12, 2026 that America's lack of goodwill and dishonesty is to blame for the failure of peace talks. S. of repeated violations of the ceasefire with the continued blockade of Iranian seaports.

Abbas Araghchi said Iran is consulting on new regulations related to the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law. ABC News reported all of the above developments.