Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump has vowed to hunt down and prosecute "leakers" after reports revealed severe depletion of US munitions stockpiles amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran, despite his denials of any strategic disadvantage.
• Reports indicate that the US military has nearly exhausted its Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSMs), with critical shortages also reported in Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors, which experts warn could take years to replenish.
• Trump defended Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth amid reports of a confrontation over misinformation regarding munitions shortages, calling the reports "fake" and praising Hegseth’s leadership despite growing Republican concerns.
• Experts emphasize that there are no viable short-term substitutes for depleted air defense missiles, with current shortages already impacting US deterrence capabilities and increasing risks of miscalculations in military engagements.
• The depletion of interceptors has led to more cautious missile defense operations, raising concerns about national security as the US continues its military involvement in the region.