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 emphasized that additional supplies are being manufactured and shipped to the region.

Trump's comments followed reports suggesting shortages and came after he reportedly demanded answers from Pete Hegseth regarding these alleged munitions deficits. In response to the reports, Trump threatened long prison sentences for officials who leak information about the military’s weapons stocks, signaling a crackdown on unauthorized disclosures.

The president's statements also included a public critique of the media amid his frustration over the conflict.

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