Pentagon spokesperson says claims of US munitions shortage amid Iran war 'false' - report
"The US has massive amounts of 'munitions'" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on August 6, adding that claims of any munitions shortage were fabricated.
A Pentagon spokesperson dismissed allegations of US munitions shortages in the ongoing conflict with Iran, stating that the US military remains the most powerful fighting force globally. The US military has all the necessary resources to strike at the President's discretion, according to Sean Parnell, the Pentagon spokesperson.
Reuters reported on August 4 that the US Army had depleted nearly all its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during the five-month war with Iran. These long-range munitions are crucial for carrying out precise strikes from a safe distance in the conflict between the US and Iran.
The White House disputed the reports of shortages when asked for comment on the stockpile data. White House spokesperson Donald Trump claimed that the US possesses "far more munitions than anyone in the world" and "far more than we need." Trump also mentioned that defense companies are currently producing more munitions than ever before, with plants and equipment expanding at record levels.
According to the Washington Post, the US fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles and more than 1,000 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missiles in the first month of the conflict with Iran. Additionally, the Post reported that the US used at least 1,300 tactical ballistic missiles between February and July. The US also utilized around 65% of its Patriot interceptors during this period.
In response to the growing concerns about munitions shortages, the Pentagon directed defense industry leaders to draft plans for accelerating weapons production and delivery. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg emphasized that the leaders had only 21 days to present strategies for significantly faster, more aggressive delivery schedules and increased production for critical capabilities.
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