Trump and Hegseth dismiss reports of US ammunition shortages amid Middle East tensions
US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have rejected claims of military ammunition shortages, as Washington also claims talks with Iran have resumed.
US President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have firmly rejected media accounts indicating that American weapon stockpiles are dangerously depleted following military operations against Iran. Trump asserted on social media that the armed forces maintain vast reserves of ammunition and warned that individuals disseminating claims of shortages could face severe prison terms.
The administration's response comes amid multiple reports pointing to logistical pressure and declining morale among deployed personnel, including roughly 5,000 crew members facing extended missions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
Concurrently, Trump stated that diplomatic discussions with Tehran have resumed, framing the dialogue as Iran's final opportunity to reach a negotiated agreement. Iranian officials had previously denied that any bilateral negotiations were taking place or scheduled.
Sources: Der Standard, Die Zeit, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau