US President Donald Trump has dismissed a report suggesting that concerns over declining ammunition supplies played a role in decisions about potential military action against Iran, insisting that the United States has more weapons stockpiles than it needs.
Trump rejected claims made in a report by The Wall Street Journal that shortages of certain missiles and defence systems affected discussions over a possible large-scale military campaign against Iran.
Speaking to the newspaper, Trump said the United States has extensive military resources available and does not face a shortage of ammunition.
“We have far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need,” Trump said, pushing back against reports that raised concerns about US weapons inventories.
Report Raises Questions Over Missile Supplies
Trump’s comments followed a report that US military officials had considered a major series of strikes against Iran that could have continued for nearly two weeks.
According to the report, military planners had discussed an intensive campaign but the operation was delayed as officials weighed diplomatic options and evaluated the impact on US weapons supplies.
The report stated that concerns were raised about available stocks of Patriot air defence missiles and other advanced interceptors used to counter missile and drone threats.
Among the systems reportedly being monitored were Patriot missile batteries, Tomahawk land-attack missiles, and SM-3 interceptors, which have played a major role in defending against ballistic missile attacks and unmanned aerial threats.
The report said Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine informed the White House about inventory levels, while military leaders at US Central Command believed operational challenges could still be managed.
Officials reportedly argued that expanded strikes targeting Iran’s missile launch capabilities could reduce the need for defensive interceptor systems.
Trump Calls Ammunition Concerns “A Disgrace”
Trump strongly rejected the idea that US military capabilities were limited by ammunition concerns, calling reports about shortages misleading.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the United States maintains a large supply of advanced weapons and military equipment.
Trump instead argued that Iran’s military capabilities have been weakened by continued operations involving the United States and Israel.
“They’re running out and they’re running out of areas to shoot them, because they’re being decimated,” Trump said, referring to Iran’s missile systems and launch locations.
The president claimed that sustained pressure had damaged Iran’s ability to carry out missile attacks, though Tehran has continued to maintain its military readiness and regional influence.
Trump Shares AI-Generated Images Targeting Iran
Separately, Trump shared a series of artificial intelligence-generated images on his Truth Social account related to Iran’s energy infrastructure and military operations.
One image appeared to show military aircraft striking Kharg Island, Iran’s main crude oil export facility, with the caption “STRIKE ON KHARG.”
Another digitally created image showed Trump standing with a US flag aboard what appeared to be captured Iranian oil tankers, accompanied by the caption “It’s Our Oil Tanker now!”
A further image appeared to depict an Iranian vessel exploding with the words “NO MORE ENGINES.”
The posts came as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high, with military readiness, regional security, and diplomatic negotiations continuing to shape relations between the two countries.
The debate over US weapons supplies highlights broader concerns about maintaining military readiness while managing potential conflicts in multiple regions. Defence officials have increasingly focused on balancing current operations with long-term stockpile requirements.
