Iran: Trump says he'd rather make deal than 'kill people' amid reports of weapons shortages

White House denies report that Trump confronted Pete Hegseth about weapons shortage amid Iran conflict. US President Donald Trump made remarks at a Las Vegas event, stating he'd prefer an agreement with Iran over military action and vowed not to allow Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons. Reports suggested Trump was concerned about a critical shortage of munitions, but the White House called the claims "100 percent fake news" and emphasized Trump's confidence in Hegseth.

US military used nearly 80% of its interceptors for a missile defense system, according to CNN, with key air defense systems low on munitions. Trump denied this, claiming the army had large stockpiles and was expanding production. Meanwhile, Israel escalated attacks on Lebanon, with eight people wounded in an Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese town of Burj Shemali.

Lebanese negotiators demand an end to bombardment and withdrawal from occupied territories, while Israel seeks to dismantle Hezbollah's military infrastructure.