US administration rejects reports of munition shortages as Trump claims renewed Iran talks

The White House and the Pentagon have continued to push back against reports indicating that US military stockpiles have been severely depleted amid ongoing operations against Iran. US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected assessments that critical munitions are running low, with Trump stating on social media that substantial reserves remain available and warning that individuals sharing claims of shortages could face severe prison terms.

The denials follow media accounts suggesting missile constraints influenced recent operational decisions. Concurrently, reports indicate growing psychological strain and fatigue among deployed service members, including crew aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Trump asserted that diplomatic negotiations with Tehran have resumed, describing them as a final opportunity to secure an agreement, despite earlier Iranian denials regarding any active or scheduled dialogue.

Sources: Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau