Trump angered by disclosures on dwindling US munitions at critical phase of Iran conflict – report
Trump defended US weapons supplies on Thursday as officials warned that depleted air defense stockpiles could complicate further military action against Iran.
US President Donald Trump has privately expressed frustration over public disclosures regarding dwindling US munitions stockpiles, particularly highly accurate long-range missiles like ATACMS and PrSM, which have been significantly depleted during the five-month conflict with Iran. Trump believes these revelations make the US appear weak while he attempts to project strength and pressure Iran into a deal. He reportedly threatened “long-term jail sentences” for those responsible for leaking the information, instructing the Justice Department to identify the individuals he described as “treasonous.” While acknowledging some munitions were in “tighter” supply, Trump maintained the US had a “virtual unlimited supply” of less advanced weapons. He clarified his anger was directed at leakers, not Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, stating, “He has never blamed Pete. This is all about the leakers.”
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