{
  "id": 221085,
  "title": "Iran: Trump says he'd rather make deal than 'kill people' amid reports of weapons shortages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/iran-trump-says-hed-rather-make-deal-than-kill-people-amid-reports-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T11:40:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-says-would-rather-make-iran-deal-kill-people-amid-reports-weapon-shortages"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Iran: Trump says he'd rather make deal than 'kill people' amid reports of weapons shortages Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 08/06/2026 - 11:11 White House denies report that president confronted Pete Hegseth over critical shortage of munitions during conflict US President Donald Trump made the comments at an event at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, on 5 August 2026 (AFP/Jim…",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump prefers Iran deal over military action",
    "US military low on munitions, expanding production",
    "Israel attacks Lebanon, eight wounded"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/221085.png",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/trump-denies-us-weapons-shortage-and-says-information-leakers-being",
        "published": "2026-08-06T14:30:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information ‘leakers’ being ‘hunted down’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/trump-denies-us-weapons-shortage-and-says-information-leakers-being-234316",
        "published": "2026-08-06T18:44:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Iran says deal is close on Strait of Hormuz; Trump dismisses munitions shortage reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/iran-says-deal-is-close-on-strait-of-hormuz-trump-dismisses-munitions",
        "published": "2026-08-06T19:35:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'sort of open right now,' believes Iran 'can't go much longer'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/trump-says-strait-of-hormuz-is-sort-of-open-right-now-believes-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-06T22:44:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/irans-ghalibaf-accuses-trump-of-conducting-show-diplomacy-on-loop",
        "published": "2026-08-06T23:34:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Trump confronted Hegseth over weapons shortage due to Iran war? US president reacts",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/trump-confronted-hegseth-over-weapons-shortage-due-to-iran-war-us",
        "published": "2026-08-07T03:12:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Iran war latest: Trump says Iran war could end 'pretty soon'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/iran-war-latest-trump-says-iran-war-could-end-pretty-soon",
        "published": "2026-08-07T07:28:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}