Trump defends munitions stockpiles, attacks media over Iran war coverage

President Trump attacked media coverage of US munitions shortages in the Iran war, claiming production is at “levels never seen before” and stockpiles are more than enough. Independent experts note shortages in key weapons—Patriot and THAAD interceptors, Tomahawks, JASSMs, and PrSMs—and warn replenishment could take years, potentially weakening deterrence. The report also highlights Trump’s pattern of pressuring regulators and targeting outlets over coverage.