U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz asserted on Sunday that the United States possesses adequate munitions to sustain operations in the conflict with Iran. He strongly refuted reports suggesting that critical American munitions stockpiles are critically depleted.
Waltz stated in an interview on NBC's “Meet the Press” that while the war in Ukraine has impacted some U.S. supplies, the country has more than enough to address the situation with Iran. "I want to be crystal clear: The US military — and I’ve verified this every which way — has everything that it needs to conduct this campaign as effectively as it needs to be," Waltz said.
He added, "I have to tell you, the people that are leaking this nonsense deserve to be in jail." Waltz also noted that the U.S. is utilizing newer, less expensive munitions technologies for operations in Iran. He suggested that any depletion of stockpiles is attributable to previous aid provided to Ukraine and ongoing engagements with the Houthis under the current administration.
President Trump has also consistently downplayed concerns regarding U.S. munitions stockpiles. The U.S. has paused direct attacks on Iran for two days, with Iran reciprocating, following approximately two weeks of resumed strikes. These strikes were a response to Iran's repeated attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Last week, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth testified before Congress, requesting a $67 billion supplemental package for the Pentagon, citing concerns about dwindling funds due to the cost of the ongoing war. Regarding a potential escalation, Waltz stated, "The president is keeping all options on the table." He indicated that the current approach involves allowing space for ongoing diplomatic talks, which he described as challenging due to internal disagreements within Iran.
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