Trump opens investigation over leak of US' lack of munitions at critical phase of conflict - report

President Trump privately expressed anger over leaks revealing shrinking US munitions stockpiles, arguing they weaken US posture amid threats against Iran. He confirmed some supplies are limited, threatened jail for leakers, and ordered the Justice Department to identify officials. Reports indicate the US used 'virtually all' of its ATACMS and PrSM long-range missiles during the five-month war with Iran.

President Donald Trump has privately expressed frustration that information about shrinking US munitions stockpiles became public, arguing the disclosures make the US appear weak as he threatens further military action to pressure Iran into a deal, CNN reported, citing senior US officials. Trump raised the issue during a cabinet meeting at Camp David last week, focusing on media coverage of low stocks. He had known for months about possible shortages, with anger centered on the timing of disclosures. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote the US has 'massive amounts' of munitions and threatened 'long-term jail sentences' for leakers. He later confirmed some supplies were 'tighter' but claimed a 'virtual unlimited supply' of less advanced weapons. White House officials said Trump had not directed anger at Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and he instructed the Justice Department to identify officials who disclosed the information, describing them as 'treasonous.' On Tuesday, sources revealed the US used 'virtually all' of its ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles during the five-month war with Iran. These missiles, costing over $1 million each, are crucial for accurate strikes from a safe distance. The depletion may force Trump to rely on riskier piloted bombing missions if he relaunches large-scale attacks on Iran.