Reports: US military running low on key munitions, may compromise readiness
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- The Guardian Worldseen 6 Aug, 18:26headline rewritten
Trump denies US running low on key munitions in war with IranTrump denies US low on key munitions in war with Iran after reports of shortages - Al Jazeera Englishseen 6 Aug, 18:26description edited
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The Trump administration has repeatedly pushed back on reports of shortages of both US offensive and defensive weapons.US President defends Pentagon chief Hegseth following report of confrontation over dwindling weapons supply.
- jpost.comseen 8 Aug, 21:25headline rewritten
Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth clash at Camp David, US President 'misled' about weapons shortageDonald Trump confronted Pete Hegseth over US munitions shortage before Iran strike plans - The Hillseen 31 Aug, 17:56description edited
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President Trump vowed to respond to Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Monday after the two countries exchanged strikes late Sunday. "We're going to hit them hard. There will be a response,” Trump told Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst. The president’s remarks to Fox News come after he lashed out at Iran in a TruthSocial post, calling...President Trump vowed to respond to Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Monday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes late Sunday. "We're going to hit them hard. There will be a response,” Trump told Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst. The president’s remarks to Fox News come after he lashed out at Iran in a Truth Social...
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Wed, 5 August 2026
3 reports- fox4beaumont.com19:42first to report
Concerns about American military readiness have intensified following multiple reports of dwindling munitions stockpiles after five months of war with Iran.
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- weartv.com5 Aug, 19:42their copy
- abc7amarillo.com5 Aug, 19:42their copy
- mynews4.com5 Aug, 19:42their copy
- fox23maine.com5 Aug, 19:42their copy
- foxrochester.com5 Aug, 19:42their copy
- fox23.com5 Aug, 19:42their copy
- naturalnews.com21:30
The U.S. military has used “virtually all” of its high-precision, land-based tactical missiles during its campaign against Iran, according to a Reuters report published Tuesday, Aug. 4. Two sources familiar with the matter told the agency that the Army’s surface-to-surface missile arsenal, including Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), has been […]
- Google News - Top Stories22:12
US officials push back on reports of dangerously low munitions supplies Al Jazeera Nearly 80% of interceptors for a key missile defense system depleted, sources say CNN Alarming missile report draws forceful response from Trump as Iran war tests America’s arsenal Fox News What are the implications of a shrinking supply of U.S. missiles? NPR US supply of long-range missiles, THAAD interceptors nearly exhausted: Reports The Hill
Thu, 6 August 2026
57 reports- thedailybeast.com01:55
The president lashed out as his war in Iran goes sideways.
- yahoo.com01:55
President Donald Trump butted heads with his self-styled “Secretary of War” during his Camp David retreat last week, a new report alleges. Trump, 80, railed against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over...
- Google News - Top Stories02:45
Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns The Washington Post Pentagon holds crisis meeting on weapons shortfall after angry Trump call, sources say NBC News EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say Reuters Nearly 80% of interceptors for a key missile defense system depleted, sources say CNN US officials push back on reports of dangerously low munitions supplies Al Jazeera
- Times of India04:03
- aol.co.uk04:39
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied that the confrontation took place.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:05
US president questioned defense secretary over depleted munitions stockpiles that have limited military options against Iran, Washington Post reports
- jpost.com05:07edited after publishing
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Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth clash at Camp David, US President 'misled' about weapons shortageThe White House issued a statement from Trump, saying the US had “far more munitions than anyone in the world" and "far more than we need."
- presstv.co.uk06:15
US President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with the consistent failure of the country’s war machine in the face of Iran’s retaliation, a report says.
- Bloomberg Politics06:51
President Donald Trump denied the US was running low on munitions, saying the country has “massive amounts” of them, while warning of punishment for those who say there’s a shortage.
- ammonnews.net07:14
US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration that he was misled by the munition situation regarding the Iran...
- Euronews07:40
The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:21
President claims defense firms building 'largest number of plants'
- Japan Times09:03
Shortages of key missiles and air-defense systems were among the reasons U.S. President Donald Trump called off strikes against Iran recently, a U.S. newspaper reported.
- iheart.com10:29
President Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortages due to the Iran conflict, claiming ample supplies. Reports from CBS News and Reuters highlighted near-depletion of long-range missiles. Pentagon officials assure military readiness, while Trump warns against "treasonous" leaks.
- iheart.com10:29
President Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortages due to the Iran conflict, claiming ample supplies. Reports from CBS News and Reuters highlighted near-depletion of long-range missiles. Pentagon officials assure military readiness, while Trump warns against "treasonous" leaks.
- iheart.com10:29
President Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortages due to the Iran conflict, claiming ample supplies. Reports from CBS News and Reuters highlighted near-depletion of long-range missiles. Pentagon officials assure military readiness, while Trump warns against "treasonous" leaks.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)10:43
President Donald Trump dismissed reports of US weapons shortages amid the Iran war, claiming America has “massive amounts” of munitions and threatening legal action against alleged leakers. Reports said depleted missile stocks had affected US military planning.
- spokesman.com11:12
President Donald Trump’s frustration over the Iran war boiled over at Camp David last week, where he demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on why he had apparently been misled on extreme munitions shortages that now threaten to limit military options with Iran, two people familiar with the exchange told The Washington Post.
- leadership.ng11:40
US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports that the United States is facing a shortage of munitions, insisting the country has a vast supply of weapons
- The Hill11:54
President Trump on Thursday dismissed reports of the U.S. military being low on munitions amid the war with Iran, saying his administration is determining who leaked the information to news outlets. “The U.S. has massive amounts of ‘munitions,’ especially of certain types,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped...
- iheart.com12:15
President Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortages due to the Iran conflict, claiming ample supplies. Reports from CBS News and Reuters highlighted near-depletion of long-range missiles. Pentagon officials assure military readiness, while Trump warns against "treasonous" leaks.
- milwaukeesun.com12:15
US President Donald Trump reportedly accused Pete Hegseth of misleading him about the state of the country’s munitions stockpiles Read Full A
- iheart.com12:15
President Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortages due to the Iran conflict, claiming ample supplies. Reports from CBS News and Reuters highlighted near-depletion of long-range missiles. Pentagon officials assure military readiness, while Trump warns against "treasonous" leaks.
- milwaukeesun.com12:15
US President Donald Trump reportedly accused Pete Hegseth of misleading him about the state of the country’s munitions stockpiles Read Full A
- BBC News World14:30
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
- Google News - Top Stories14:36
Live updates: Iran says Hormuz deal is close but US must meet commitments before strait reopens CNN Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns The Washington Post Trump denies US running low on key munitions in war with Iran The Guardian EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say Reuters Trump says US has 'massive' munitions stockpile, vows 'treasonous' leakers being hunted down Fox News
- Al Jazeera English15:13edited after publishing
US President defends Pentagon chief Hegseth following report of confrontation over dwindling weapons supply.
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- aljazeera.com6 Aug, 15:13their copy
- Bloomberg Politics17:05
President Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth after a report about a disagreement over dwindling US weapons stockpiles raised questions about the Pentagon chief’s future in the administration.
- Axios17:13
President Trump on Thursday publicly defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , and said reporting suggesting any friction between the two was "treasonous." Why it matters: The Washington Pos t and others reported this week that Trump had reached his limits with Hegseth over the state of the country's weapons stockpile and the impact on the war with Iran . What they're saying: "The Fake News, as usual, is spreading false and completely unfounded rumors. I am extremely happy with the job that...
- The Guardian World17:27edited after publishing
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Trump denies US running low on key munitions in war with IranPresident’s comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortages Middle East crisis live – latest updates Donald Trump has lashed out at reports that the US is running short of key munitions in its war with Iran, threatening long prison sentences for officials who leak information about the military’s weapons stocks. The US president claimed on Thursday that the US had “massive amounts” of ammunition and said more was being manufactured and shipped to the...
- Google News - Top Stories17:32Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations
Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations CNN 'Treasonous': Trump rejects rumors about Hegseth, blasts Washington Post as 'fake news' KOMO How the U.S. Squandered Its Strategic Advantage The Atlantic EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say Reuters Tracking Trump: Hegseth and Trump clash over munitions depletion; DOGE’s savings errors; ICE arrests hit one-month high; and...
- irishtimes.com17:41
US president’s comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortages
- The Hill17:44
President Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday after the two reportedly clashed last week at Camp David over the depletion of the U.S. military’s munition stockpiles during the war with Iran. “The Fake News, as usual, is spreading false and completely unfounded rumors. I am extremely happy with the job that Pete Hegseth...
- aol.co.uk17:53
Mr Trump's intervention comes as the administration faces growing pressure to end an unpopular war ahead of congressional elections.
- iheart.com17:54
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com17:54
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com17:54
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com17:54
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com17:54
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com17:54
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- Google News - Top Stories18:14
Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions Al Jazeera Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns The Washington Post Is Hegseth Misleading Trump On The Iran War? Trump Denies Report Of Feud Forbes Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations CNN How the U.S. Squandered Its Strategic Advantage The Atlantic
- iheart.com18:30
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- Google News - Top Stories18:53
Trump denies US munitions shortage and said he'd seek to jail 'leakers' BBC Trump Orders Leak Probe After Venting About Media Coverage of Munitions Stockpile WSJ How the U.S. Squandered Its Strategic Advantage The Atlantic EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say Reuters Trump says US has 'virtual unlimited' missile supply amid reported shortages USA Today
- kxlf.com20:05
President Trump is pushing back on reports of possible munitions shortages as the war in Iran goes on. Trump has suggested that statements about shortages may be 'treasonous.'
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- katc.com6 Aug, 20:05their copy
- krtv.com6 Aug, 20:05their copy
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:20
‘I am extremely happy with the job that Pete Hegseth is doing,’ says US president
- Bloomberg Politics20:34
President Trump has repeatedly called Kevin Warsh, renewing questions about independence for the Fed chairman
- The Hill22:15
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Senate Democrats introduce bill to roll back press restrictions at Pentagon Senate Democrats introduced a new bill on Thursday to roll back Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s news media restrictions at the Pentagon, stating that those are...
- iheart.com22:30
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com22:30
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com22:30
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com22:30
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com22:30
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com23:00
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- iheart.com23:00
President Trump denies a Washington Post report of a clash with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages. Trump expressed confidence in Hegseth, calling the report "fake." The administration faces internal disagreements over the U.S.-Iran conflict strategy.
- middleeasteye.net23:00
- Google News - Top Stories23:30
Trump Orders Leak Probe After Venting About Media Coverage of Munitions Stockpile WSJ Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations CNN How the U.S. Squandered Its Strategic Advantage The Atlantic EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say Reuters ‘Smart guy’: Trump says he stands by Pete Hegseth as defense secretary NBC News
- yahoo.com23:38
According to experts, the nation's stockpiles were low before the Iran war. Months of fighting have left them severely depleted, analysts say.
Fri, 7 August 2026
7 reports- newrepublic.com00:00
As officials leak fresh details about Trump’s colossal Iran screw-ups, a skilled interpreter of MAGA explains why his sycophants remain deeply in his thrall—and how it endangers the rest of us.
- jpost.com00:07
On Wednesday, the White House refuted reports that Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had argued about a lack of munitions in the wake of the war with Iran.
- alternet.org00:36
You may have read of President Donald Trump's mounting fury at news that he and his administration have depleted precious U.S. munitions with his entirely self-created debacle in Iran, but what if the “embarrassing” news wrecking the White House was just a subtle ploy? The American Prospect reports ...
- Google News - Top Stories00:39
‘Smart guy’: Trump says he stands by Pete Hegseth as defense secretary NBC News Crucial US missile stockpiles 'extremely low', official says ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations CNN EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say Reuters Is US out of missiles? Bomb Iran with Trump hats instead. | Opinion USA Today
- Times of India04:49
President Trump expresses frustration over media claims regarding the depletion of US weapons stockpiles, fearing the leaks may undermine America's leverage in negotiations with Iran. While he admits some reports accurately reflect a tighter supply of advanced munitions, he aims to pursue severe penalties for those behind the information leaks. Vice President Vance characterizes negotiating with Iran as exceptionally challenging, referring to their people as radical.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)11:22
Der Irankrieg leert die US-Arsenale. Es dürfte Jahre dauern, bis sie wieder auf Vorkriegsniveau sind. Doch Donald Trump will das nicht wahrhaben – und ist wütend auf einen seiner treuesten Jünger.
- naturalnews.com16:15
President Donald Trump vowed early Thursday, Aug. 6, on Truth Social to seek “long term jail sentences” for people who disclosed information about U.S. missile shortages to the media, according to published reports. Trump did not identify which reports prompted the post, but CBS News and the Washington Post (WaPo) have published accounts of depleted long-range […]
Sat, 8 August 2026
7 reports- dailykos.com04:23
Multiple news outlets are reporting that the Pentagon has squandered nearly all of its tactical weapons stockpile during trump’s war on Iran.
- en.people.cn08:30
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that although overall U.S.
- Google News - Top Stories16:59
The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note. The New York Times Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns The Washington Post U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles in Iran war, sources say CBS News How the U.S. Squandered Its Strategic Advantage The Atlantic Trump Orders Leak Probe After Venting About Media Coverage of Munitions Stockpile wsj.com
- newsbusters.org17:30
Safe to say President Trump is not happy with The Washington Post. Or, as he called it, “The Washington Compost”. Talk-radio hosts have used that term a bunch.The President’s bone that he’s picking? The Post ran a story suggesting the President blew up at his Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The paper’s story headlining:
- en.apa.az19:42
US military operation against Iran has significantly depleted American arsenals, leaving the Pentagon with fewer than 1,700 Patriot interceptor missiles, APA reports citing The New York Times
- rawstory.com19:46
President Donald Trump has been raging against possible leakers over information he gave away months ago.Trump has spent the week vowing to hunt down "treasonous" leakers over a missile shortage he was warned about and that he publicly acknowledged months before he launched his war with Iran, points...
- independent.co.uk21:48
The Iran war, which is both costly and unpopular to Americans, has dragged on for more than five months
Sun, 9 August 2026
1 report- koreaherald.com06:09
Concerns are growing in South Korea over the possibility that the United States could draw down key air defense assets on the Korean Peninsula, following a New
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- The Hill10:00
America’s depleted arsenal of premier offensive and defensive weapons stockpiles is undermining President Trump’s leverage with Iran. The military’s supply of its premium long-range missiles and interceptors for key missile defense systems is nearly exhausted after more than five months of airstrikes against Iran, recent news reports revealed, constraining Trump in authorizing major combat operations against...
Tue, 11 August 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics15:25
The US is running “dangerously low” on the key munitions used during the war against Iran, according to a Bloomberg Economics report published Tuesday.
- Channel News Asia21:59
Diminishing US ammunition stocks are one metric of a catastrophe whose scale is only gradually becoming clear, says Andreas Kluth for Bloomberg Opinion.
Wed, 12 August 2026
3 reports- freethoughtblogs.com03:34
They are being used to protect Trump while he plays golf. One photo shows Trump wielding a wedge with an Avenger behind concertina wire in the background. There is another photo of an Avenger, but …
- naturalnews.com06:30
President Donald Trump said two years ago that U.S. munitions stockpiles were depleted by military assistance to Ukraine. At an August 21, 2024 campaign rally in Asheboro, North Carolina, Trump said the administration of President Joe Biden “bled America’s ammunition stockpiles dry to arm Ukraine and other countries,” according to NaturalNews.com [5]. But in 2026, […]
- The Hill17:54
Fox News’s Brian Kilmeade on Tuesday predicted a “kinetic war” between the U.S. and Iran will take place prior to Labor Day, just two months before the midterm elections. Kilmeade suggested President Trump will put economic pressure on Iran over the next several weeks, but that in the end, firepower will be necessary. “I think...
Fri, 14 August 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English00:00
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the US can sustain its blockade against Iran 'indefinitely'.
- jpost.com06:06
The US intelligence community has long assessed that Iran wants to retaliate for Trump’s killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in 2020.
- Japan Times06:41
The missile scarcity constrains Trump's military options and could have strategic consequences, including limiting the ability to deter China, North Korea and Russia.
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- Al Jazeera English03:52
The US claims it destroyed Iran’s missile capability, but a former White House adviser calls that a “pipe dream".
Mon, 17 August 2026
4 reports- The Hill15:00
Marine veteran Joslin Joseph criticizes the leadership of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for prioritizing mission goals over troop welfare during an ongoing conflict with Iran.
- The Hill17:13
GOP Rep. Don Bacon (Neb.) said Sunday he was “concerned” about President Trump saying he is not aware of the Pentagon’s missile shortage. “I do have concerns that the president said he was not aware that we had a shortage of weapons like cruise missiles and Patriots. That's not a good … thing,” Bacon told...
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)18:45
- South China Morning Post22:00
Speculation is growing that Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is at increasing risk of losing his job, raising questions about the possible implications for US-China relations, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the matter publicly, said Hegseth was “on the verge of losing his job”. They cited the ongoing deadlock over Iran and a slew of negative media reports, with one source pointing...
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
L’ex capo degli ispettori Onu in Iraq: “Donald ha dimostrato di non avere capacità strategiche. E ha anche finito le munizioni”
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- PBS NewsHour19:41
President Donald Trump said he has presided over "the essential denuclearization of Iran." But Iran likely still has materials and machinery that can be used to make nuclear weapons, undercutting Trump's claim.
Mon, 24 August 2026
3 reports- The Hill15:15
Nearly 50 House Democrats reportedly signed a letter to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asking for more details on the cost of the Iran war. “What was billed as a two-week operation is now a full-scale war that has lasted for over 150 days, cost over $37 billion, and claimed the lives of...
- The Hill20:41
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that the Trump administration’s economic pressure on Iran is hurting the regime “the most right now” but did not rule out the U.S. military resuming airstrikes if necessary. “If we need to use kinetic strikes, we'll use them. If Iran is foolish enough to overplay their hand or...
- The Hill22:05
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump bets on economic chokehold on Iran over military strikes, for now Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Trump administration’s economic pressure on Iran is hurting the regime “the most right now,” but did not...
Tue, 25 August 2026
4 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:41
Defense secretary says economic pressure hurting Tehran most as US keeps military options open
- Index.hr (Croatia)05:15
PETE Hegseth poručio je da SAD ne isključuje nove napade na Iran uz snažan ekonomski pritisak i zahtjev za 1,5 bilijuna dolara za jačanje obrane.
- Index.hr (Croatia)14:46
AMERIČKI predsjednik Donald Trump pokrenuo je ofenzivu protiv Irana u veljači unatoč izričitim upozorenjima svog šefa obavještajne službe, potpredsjednika i viših vojnih savjetnika da bi sukob mogao izazvati globalnu energetsku krizu i dovesti do tvrđeg iranskog vodstva, izvijestio je Wall Street Journal.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:28
US president dismissed concerns from vice president, intelligence chief over global energy risks, military readiness, Wall Street Journal reports
Wed, 26 August 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English18:07
Trump says Iran war will continue for as long as necessary
- La Repubblica (Italy)22:14
Secondo il capo del Pentagono, L’Iran non reggerà alla pressione economica. La reazione: “Possiamo causare danni catastrofici agli interessi economici Usa”. Casa Bianca: “Trump sta usando ogni strumento economico per aumentare la pressione, non sono in corso negoziati”.
Thu, 27 August 2026
3 reports- Al Jazeera English10:37
How a war was announced, prosecuted, declared won, negotiated and then reopened, all in the president's own words.
- The Guardian World17:00
Exclusive: Experts and former officials say accounts are running dry, and funding a war with no clear endgame is the main challenge Donald Trump’s war on Iran has driven the US military into a severe financial crisis, with the US navy forced to transfer money from its payroll and other sources to cover the costs of combat, according to documents obtained by the Guardian, and interviews with navy officials, contractors and defense analysts. The US-Israeli operation, which has depleted US...
- 92q.com19:11
The state of the American military under President Donald Trump’s second term is in disarray, with troops seeking to leave as conscientious objectors in “skyrocketing” numbers because of the gross mismanagement of the armed forces by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. According to reports, “the number of service members seeking a formal discharge from the […]
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- alternet.org17:53
Sources inside the White House say President Donald Trump is suffering the consequences of surrounding himself with yes-men and good news as Iran continues to beat him to pieces, according to Daily Mail.Trump unilaterally attacked Iran in February, convinced that the invasion would be quick and effe...
Sun, 30 August 2026
2 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)20:41
Szereg dowódców wojskowych ocenił w dokumencie dla szefa Pentagonu Pete'a Hegsetha, że dalsze operacje na dużą skalę przeciwko Iranowi są nie do utrzymania i osłabią gotowość sił USA do odpowiedzi na inne kryzysy - podał w niedzielę "Washington Post". Pentagon w odpowiedzi oskarżył gazetę o "zdradę sił zbrojnych".
- newsweek.com21:35
A new report revealed top commanders warned Hegseth that prolonged operations in the Middle East are straining the force.
Mon, 31 August 2026
16 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)02:20
Donald Trump ostrzegł na antenie Fox News, że Iran użyłby broni jądrowej , gdyby ją posiadał. Według byłego prezydenta USA w takim scenariuszu Izrael "na pewno by zniknął", a zniszczeniu mógłby ulec także Bliski Wschód. Trump dodał, że następne mogłyby być Stany Zjednoczone lub Europa.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:58
US president says Tehran would use nuclear weapon if it acquired one, warning 'there would be no lsrael,' with US, Europe possibly targeted next
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)08:20
W amerykańskich siłach zbrojnych rośnie sprzeciw wobec decyzji o przedłużaniu i rozszerzaniu konfliktu z Iranem. Dowódcy armii USA ostrzegają sekretarza obrony Pete'a Hegsetha, że trwająca od sześciu miesięcy wojna krytycznie osłabia zdolności operacyjne państwa w innych regionach świata, podczas gdy prezydent Donald Trump ogłasza kolejne ataki.
- The Hill11:08
In today's issue: ▪ U.S. strikes Iran after monthlong pause ▪ Trump touts Venezuela oil deal ▪ House back in session ▪ GOP midterm convention frustrations The Pentagon is seething over a Washington Post report that top military leaders recently warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against extending large-scale Iran war operations. People familiar with a classified assessment prepared...
- dailymail.com12:02
US ships, aircraft and other equipment have been pulled from around the world to sustain the Iran war, limiting missions and disrupting military training across three continents.
- Novinky (Czechia)12:53
Vysoce postavení američtí vojenští představitelé varovali ministra obrany Petea Hegsetha, že prodlužování rozsáhlých operací proti Íránu je neudržitelné. Spojené státy tím podle nich riskují oslabení schopnosti čelit hrozbám jinde, včetně obrany USA. V pondělí to uvedl deník The Washington Post s odvoláním na nedávné hodnocení připravené pro šéfa Pentagonu.
- bne IntelliNews13:09
US President Donald Trump called Iran a "failed nation" whose leadership must face a war crimes trial, in a Truth Social post on August 31, hours after Iran's IRGC fired missiles at two US bases in Jordan.
- The Hill13:20edited after publishing
President Trump vowed to respond to Iran’s retaliatory strikes on Monday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes late Sunday. "We're going to hit them hard. There will be a response,” Trump told Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst. The president’s remarks to Fox News come after he lashed out at Iran in a Truth Social...
- iRozhlas (Czechia)15:35
Americký prezident Donald Trump v pondělí uvedl, že americká armáda tvrdě odpoví na íránské raketové útoky na americké cíle na Blízkém východě. Šéf Bílého domu to řekl v rozhovoru se stanicí Fox News poté, co USA a Írán po měsíci relativního klidu obnovily boje.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)15:35
US president labels Iran 'failed nation,' while claiming 100,000 demonstrators killed during unrest
- The Guardian World16:02
Response seeks to discredit Washington Post story that four generals and admirals advised against prolonging Iran war Pete Hegseth regularly receives formal objections from senior commanders and proceeds anyway, the Pentagon’s top spokesman has said, as he tried to discredit a Washington Post report that four generals and admirals had advised against prolonging the war in Iran. “Of course, we demand candid military advice,” Sean Parnell wrote on X , formerly Twitter. “Non-concurs are standard....
- hotair.com17:00
Sean Parnell condemns leak of classified Pentagon report on U.S. military strain in Iran conflict.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)17:12
Prezydent USA Donald Trump zapowiedział kolejną militarną odpowiedź na Iran po niedzielnym ataku rakietami balistycznymi na amerykańskie bazy w Jordanii. Trump twierdzi też, że Teheran "bardzo chce rozmawiać", choć on sam ma wątpliwości co do porozumienia.
- Politico Europe17:33
Trump told Fox News in an interview Monday morning that the U.S. will hit Iran “hard” in response to the Iranian attack on U.S. forces overnight.
- N1 Info (Croatia)18:21
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump zaprijetio je u ponedjeljak novim napadima na Iran nakon prvih međusobnih uzvratnih napada u mjesec dana, zbog čega
- Bloomberg Politics21:43
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns that the conflict in Iran was draining American firepower, saying "This is a relatively little war for us." Bloomberg's Mica Soellner reports from the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)
Tue, 1 September 2026
3 reports- alternet.org17:32
Yorktown Institute President Seth Cropsey, who served as a U.S. Navy lieutenant commander, highlights a "mortal weakness" the military is facing under President Donald Trump.
- rawstory.com19:00
President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to effectively destroy Iran set off alarm Tuesday, with one foreign-policy analyst warning that the president appeared to be signaling that nuclear weapons were “on the table now.”Trump announced on Truth Social that the United States was striking Iranian ...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)19:39
Stany Zjednoczone przeprowadziły nową falę ataków na cele wojskowe w Iranie. Prezydent USA Donald Trump ostrzegł, że jeśli Teheran odpowie na ten "w pełni uzasadniony atak", Waszyngton uderzy ponownie ze znacznie większą siłą. To pierwsza taka eskalacja po ponadmiesięcznej przerwie we wzajemnych ostrzałach.
Wed, 2 September 2026
5 reports- NPR News06:15
The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones at various sites across the region in response as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war.
- Novinky (Czechia)12:55
Americký prezident Donald Trump vyloučil použití jaderných zbraní proti Íránu jako způsob, jak zasadit islámské republice rozhodující úder ve válce, která se vleče už šest měsíců. Podle portálu USA Today zkritizoval reportéra, který mu otázku na jaderné zbraně a Írán během akce v Oválné pracovně v pondělí položil.
- 24sata (Croatia)19:40
Iran tvrdi da je SAD namjerno gađao civile, novi vojni sukobi traju od nedjelje a mogli bi i dalje eskalirati. Nove žrtve bile su na vjenčanju nakon što su ih ubile rakete
- Al Jazeera English20:04
US President Donald Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran and says the military destroyed a mine-laying rocket.
- Bloomberg Politics22:30
Rep. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, says he does not believe Iran's regime is on the verge of collapse and warns that additional economic pressure could produce "blowback" on American consumers through higher energy and goods prices. Himes also criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership of the Pentagon amid fresh scrutiny following Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation. And ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Himes says...
Thu, 3 September 2026
15 reports- breitbart.com01:07
President Trump said Wednesday that Iran’s regime is “getting weaker and weaker by the day” and suggested Tehran may be nearing its limits.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:19
US military maintains 50,000 troops, 19 warships in Middle East for long-term strategy
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:26
AMERIČKI predsjednik Donald Trump izjavio je da se Sjedinjene Države suočavaju s Iranom kako bi zaštitile Izrael, Bliski istok i zapadne zemlje od potencijalnih napada.
- theguardian.com11:00
As the Trump administration refuses to end its war in Iran, it is steering into the storm, not out of it
- bne IntelliNews15:21
US President Donald Trump insists the American forces hold "virtually unlimited" ammunition and is producing munitions at record levels, rejecting reporting that the war with Iran is straining US firepower.
- Index.hr (Croatia)15:50
TRUMP tvrdi da SAD ima neograničeno streljivo za operaciju u Iranu te kritizira Bidena zbog pomoći Ukrajini koju planira naplatiti od Europe.
- The Hill16:31
President Trump on Thursday said the U.S. has “virtually unlimited” amounts of mid- to high-grade munitions, pushing back on reports of the Pentagon depleting its stockpiles in the Iran war. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called journalists who report on U.S. munitions shortages “treasonous SCUM,” saying the country has “virtually unlimited amounts of...
- Vecernji list (Croatia)16:42
Trump je u objavi na društvenim mrežama također kritizirao izvješća o ozbiljno smanjenim američkim zalihama streljiva zbog rata u Iranu, tvrdeći da Sjedinjene Države gomilaju zalihe
- The Hill16:51
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings said Wednesday that President Trump should issue a "formal declaration of victory" against Iran, as the Trump administration seeks to financially hamper the regime and its allies amid tit-for-tat strikes in the Middle East. Jennings responded to remarks made by fellow CNN political commentator Xochitl Hinojosa on "The Arena with Kasie...
- hindustantimes.com17:02
Trump said that the US is producing munition at levels “never seen before” and that they are preparing all “any contingency that could happen”.
- Al Jazeera English17:26
Comments latest swipe by president against critical media coverage of what experts call troubling shortages.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:10
US president rejects shortage claims, says US is stockpiling munitions amid military action in Iran
- alternet.org20:27
On Thursday, Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee revealed that the Department of Defense is attempting to divert billions of dollars from the National Institutes of Health to supplement the Pentagon budget issues caused by President Donald Trump's war with Iran. This is according to a re...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)22:21
Prezydent USA Donald Trump oskarżył media o zdradę za doniesienia o kurczących się zapasach rakiet w związku z wojną z Iranem. Zapewnił jednocześnie, że USA mają "praktycznie nieograniczoną" liczbę amunicji średniej i wysokiej klasy. Wspomniał też o Ukrainie, NATO i Europie.
- wlec.com23:17
Confronted by an intransigent Iranian government that has refused to back down in the face of a massive military campaign, President Donald Trump appears to have settled on a dual-prong approach
Fri, 4 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India02:06
- Le Figaro (France)08:01
INFOGRAPHIE – Les forces américaines ont consommé des quantités très importantes de munitions dans leur guerre contre l’Iran. Jusqu’à réduire plusieurs réserves au strict minimum. Mais Donald Trump a démenti toute pénurie.