The Trump administration has denied claims of a shortage in US munitions amid reports that the country has used a significant portion of its long-range precision missile stockpiles during ongoing conflicts.

CBS News, citing unnamed sources, reported that the US has gone through much of its global stockpile of long-range precision missiles. The Washington Post also reported that Trump confronted Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over a possible weapons shortfall.

In response, Trump posted on Truth Social that "The 'leakers' of these treasonous statements are being hunted down," and called the Washington Post's reporting "fake" and "treasonous." He further stated that "Long term jail sentences will be sought!"

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 assured that "our Armed Forces - backed by the nation's defence industry - are fully equipped to respond to any threat." He added that "those who are now seeking to buy security and military superiority through imported systems will soon realise that Iran's indigenous technology is superior to any system in the region."

Using publicly available data, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimated that by the end of July, the US had between 759 and 827 Patriot missiles left, about a third of the 2,330 available before the conflict began. CSIS also estimated that around 60% of terminal high altitude area defense (THAAD) missiles have been used.

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