Trump opens investigation over leak of US' lack of munitions at critical phase of conflict - report
Trump defended US weapons supplies on Thursday as officials warned that depleted air defense stockpiles could complicate further military action against Iran.
US President Donald Trump privately expressed frustration over the leak of information regarding the shrinking US munitions stockpiles, according to senior US officials, CNN reported. This revelation occurred during a cabinet meeting at Camp David last week. Trump's focus was on the media coverage highlighting the low US munitions stocks, as he threatened further military action against Iran to pressure them into reaching a deal.
Reports suggest Trump was aware of the possible shortages of key US missiles for months, but his anger was directed at the timing of the disclosures and the public debate on the stockpiles while he sought to project US strength. Trump reaffirmed on Truth Social that the United States had a "virtual unlimited supply" of less advanced weapons.
He threatened "long-term jail sentences" for anyone found responsible for releasing the information. White House officials denied Trump had targeted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Trump expressing satisfaction with Hegseth's performance. The Justice Department was instructed to identify those who disclosed the information, with Trump describing them as "treasonous."
Reports state that the long-range missile inventories were depleted during the five-month war with Iran, primarily due to the use of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
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