Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says vast resupplies being produced
Updated on: August 6, 2026 / 8:57 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- President Trump denied reports of U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.
- He claimed the U.S. has massive stockpiles and is manufacturing large amounts of munitions.
- Trump threatened severe jail sentences for those who leak 'treasonous statements' about shortages.
- CBS News reported that the U.S. has used nearly all of its global stockpile of long-range precision missiles, including ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles.
- Concerns have been raised about dwindling inventories of Patriot and THAAD interceptors, which are being used faster than they can be replaced.
- A CSIS report estimated U.S. Patriot interceptors dropped from 2,330 to under 827, and THAAD interceptors from 452 to under 278 by late July.
- Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated the U.S. military has everything it needs and a deep arsenal to protect interests.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously dismissed concerns about U.S. stockpiles as a 'manufactured story'.