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 being manufactured and shipped to the Middle East region.

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

The president's remarks came amid rising tensions in the Middle East and reflect his frustration over the conflict, which also included a public attack on the media covering the situation.

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