U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has sufficient stocks of ammunition that could be used against Iran.
In remarks posted on social media on Thursday, Trump addressed reports in the U.S. media claiming that the U.S. military’s ammunition stocks had been depleted. Criticizing the journalists who raised the allegations in harsh terms, Trump said the United States had a “nearly unlimited” supply of medium- and high-quality ammunition.
Trump said the existing stocks were far greater than what was needed for ongoing operations or another war. He added that new ammunition production was continuing at a high pace and argued that there was no problem with the country’s weapons and ammunition stocks.
Ammunition sent to Ukraine and some NATO countries
Trump alleged that weapons and ammunition worth hundreds of billions of dollars had been sent free of charge to Ukraine and some NATO countries during Joe Biden’s presidency.
Trump said payment for those supplies would be sought even if it was overdue, adding that the United States would collect the cost of the weapons and ammunition he alleged had been sent.
Regional impact of the conflict with Iran
The United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28, 2026, and the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for oil exports and global supply chains, was closed during the conflict.
Iran responded by carrying out attacks on Gulf countries and locations it described as “American and Israeli targets in the region.” A ceasefire was later reached.
Washington and Tehran signed an agreement on June 18 aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic. The process later stalled because of disputes over implementing the agreement and ensuring the waterway’s security.
