On Thursday, August 6th, 2026, President Donald Trump publicly denied reports that the United States is running low on key munitions in its ongoing war with Iran. The president asserted that the US possesses "massive amounts" of ammunition and that additional supplies are actively being manufactured and shipped to the region.

Trump's comments followed reports indicating he had demanded explanations from Pete Hegseth regarding alleged shortages of munitions. In response to these reports, Trump threatened long prison sentences for officials who leak information about the military's weapons stocks.

The president's remarks also included a public rebuke of the media, reflecting his frustration over the conflict and the coverage surrounding it.

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