Trump says 'some' munitions are low as Iran war grinds on
Summary
President Donald Trump said that some US munitions supplies are lower due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, but he promised to rebuild stockpiles to higher levels than before. He also mentioned that the US might increase military strikes on Iran after the November midterm elections.Key Facts
- President Trump acknowledged that supplies of some US military ammunition are a bit low because of the Iran war.
- He promised to replenish these munitions to record high levels.
- A Pentagon inspector general report said the war caused shortages and resupply delays of important munitions.
- Trump called the Pentagon report mostly fake news.
- The US has used large amounts of long-range attack weapons and missile defenses like Patriot and THAAD during the Iran conflict.
- Some interceptor missile stocks have been reduced by more than half, according to experts.
- Trump said US weapons makers are building more production plants across the country.
- He suggested a new bombing campaign against Iran could happen after the November elections, despite previously saying the US had already won.
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