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Mike Waltz dismisses concerns over depleted U.S. weapons stockpile amid Iran war
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz assured that the U.S. military has sufficient weapons stockpiles for operations against Iran, dismissing reports of depleted supplies as false and harmful leaks.
- Waltz attributed previous stockpile depletion to the Biden administration, noting efforts under the Trump administration to develop new munitions and rebuild military capabilities with increased defense budgets.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested $67 billion in supplemental funding to accelerate weapons production, acknowledging it may take months or years to replenish stockpiles.
- Senator Mark Kelly criticized the current administration's handling of defense resources, calling it incompetent and expressing skepticism about approving additional funding without better management.
- Despite ongoing U.S. military strikes on Iran and its proxies, Waltz emphasized that diplomatic talks continue at multiple levels, with the president keeping all options open regarding escalation.
