US President Donald Trump has officially denied reports suggesting that the suspension of potential military operations against Iran was linked to a shortage of ammunition.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the US President addressed recent allegations circulating in international media outlets.
President Trump emphasized that the United States possesses a significant stockpile of munitions, surpassing that of any other nation. "We have more ammunition than anyone else in the world. We have more than we even need," the US President stated.
The reports in question originated from an article published by The New York Times on July 25. Citing anonymous sources, the publication claimed that the Trump administration had delayed the expansion of military operations in the Middle East due to concerns regarding the depletion of missile reserves for Patriot air defense systems and other defensive assets deployed in the region.
The Patriot missile system remains a cornerstone of US air defense strategy in the Middle East, designed to intercept tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft. The debate over military readiness and ammunition stockpiles is a recurring topic in US defense policy, often highlighting the balance between maintaining global deterrence capabilities and managing logistical supply chains during periods of heightened geopolitical tension.
