US leaders deny military ammunition shortages following Iran operations

US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have rejected media reports alleging that American military stockpiles are dangerously depleted following operations against Iran. CNN and other outlets previously reported that missile shortfalls influenced targeting decisions and led to high-level discussions within the Pentagon. In a post on Truth Social, Trump insisted the military holds "huge amounts of 'ammunition'" while warning that individuals who leak information face lengthy prison sentences.

However, an internal Pentagon oversight report submitted to the US Congress directly contradicted these assertions. The document acknowledged "strategic inventory bottlenecks and supply constraints" resulting from sustained military engagements. While administration officials maintain that domestic defense production is rapidly expanding to replenish reserves, the watchdog report highlighted significant costs and hardware strain from the conflict.

Sources: Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.