Reports indicate that the United States has used a significant portion of its long-range precision missile stockpiles during recent military operations, including Operation Epic Fury. CBS News, citing unnamed sources, reported that much of the US global stockpile of these missiles has been expended. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimated that by the end of July 2026, the US had between 759 and 827 Patriot missiles remaining, roughly one-third of the 2,330 available before the conflict began. CSIS also estimated that about 60% of terminal high altitude area defense (THAAD) missiles have been used.

In response to these reports, former President Donald Trump denied any munitions shortage and stated he would seek long-term jail sentences for those leaking classified information. On Truth Social, Trump said, "The 'leakers' of these treasonous statements are being hunted down," and called certain media reports "fake 'reporting'" and "treasonous." The Washington Post reported that Trump confronted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over a possible weapons shortfall.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Majid Ibn-e-Reza posted on X that "each day, the signs of the enemy's diminishing capabilities become more apparent," and affirmed that the Armed Forces, supported by the nation's defence industry, are fully equipped to respond to any threat. He added that those seeking military superiority through imported systems will soon realize that Iran's indigenous technology surpasses any system in the region.

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