‘Far more than we need’: Trump on concerns over US's shrinking munition stock amid war with Iran
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about the US munition stockpile, stating the US has 'far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need.'
The war between the US and Iran paused after 13 days of attacks, with Trump opting for diplomacy instead of strikes.
US officials reported low inventories of Patriot interceptor missiles and other munitions, prompting a halt to a planned major military operation on Friday.
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, informed the White House that air defense interceptors are low on inventory.
Adm. Brad Cooper, leader of US Central Command, argued that low munitions would not hinder a large-scale attack on Iran.
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