Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
President Donald Trump has denied reports of a US munitions shortage amid the ongoing war with Iran, threatening legal action against those leaking classified information. The administration maintains that stockpiles remain robust despite high usage during recent combat operations.
Why it matters
The status of US military readiness and the administration's handling of classified information are central to the ongoing geopolitical conflict with Iran.
Image source, Getty Images By Kayla Epstein and Bernd Debusmann , Reporting from Washington, DC Published 25 minutes ago President Donald Trump has denied reports that the US is suffering a munitions shortage and vowed in a social media post that his administration would seek "long term jail sentences" for those suspected of leaking information.
"The U.S. has massive amounts of 'munitions,' especially of certain types," Trump posted on Thursday morning. "Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the US as needed."
With the war with Iran in its sixth month, Trump and the Pentagon are facing mounting questions about the state of the military's arsenal.
The US and Iran have continued to trade strikes, despite multiple pauses in fighting, and a deal to fully end hostilities remains elusive.
As the US pauses the war with Iran, is Trump really running out of weapons?
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