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Trump denies US munitions shortages in Iran war and threatens leakers

US President Donald Trump denied reports that the United States is running low on key munitions in its war with Iran, insisting the country has “massive amounts.” He also threatened long prison sentences for officials who leak information about alleged shortages. The comments followed reports that he had demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the matter.

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President’s comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortages Middle East crisis live – latest updates Donald Trump has lashed out at reports that the US is running short of key munitions in its war with Iran, threatening long prison sentences for officials who leak information about the military’s weapons stocks. The US president claimed on Thursday that the US had “massive…

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Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has ‘massive amounts’

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States has a vast supply of munitions and threatened those who suggested otherwise with jail terms as his frustration with the Iran war boiled over.

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Trump denies US low on key munitions in war with Iran after reports of shortages

President’s comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortages Middle East crisis live – latest updates Donald Trump has lashed out at reports that the US is running short of key munitions in its war with Iran, threatening long prison sentences for officials who leak information about the military’s weapons stocks. The US president claimed on Thursday that the US had “massive…

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Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has 'massive amounts'

The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.

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