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Latest on Iran war as Trump denies reports of low munitions

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President Trump is denying reports that the U.S. is experiencing significant munitions shortages due to the Iran war. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest on that and Mr. Trump's new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship.

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  1. Just the News

    Trump disputes munitions shortage, vows jail for those who leaked 'treasonous statements' (opens Just the News)

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    Trump reportedly clashed with Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth about whether the U.S. military has a munitions shortage amid the Iraq war.

  2. Washington Times

    Trump vows to punish 'leakers' who said U.S. munitions are running short (opens Washington Times)

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    President Trump insisted Thursday that the U.S. has ample military firepower and said he wants to prosecute "leakers" who told the media that supplies are running short.

  3. End Time Headlines

    Furious Trump vows jail for ‘treasonous leakers’ over missile shortage report (opens End Time Headlines)

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    President Donald Trump has unleashed a fierce late-night attack on anonymous sources, vowing that “leakers” behind a report of a heated confrontation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be hunted down and face lengthy prison terms.

  4. UPI

    Trump denies munitions shortage reports, calls leaks ‘treasonous’ (opens UPI)

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    On Thursday, President Donald Trump dismissed reports of munitions shortages due to U.S. attacks on Iran, saying leakers would be "hunted down."

  5. Fox News

    Trump says US has 'massive' munitions stockpile, vows 'treasonous' leakers being hunted down (opens Fox News)

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    Trump says the U.S. has a "massive" munitions stockpile and vows "treasonous" leakers will face long jail sentences after reports of depleted weapons.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Trump vows to find ‘leakers’ after reports of depleted Iran war munitions (opens Al Jazeera)

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    US President defends Pentagon chief Hegseth following report of confrontation over dwindling weapons supply.

  7. Forbes

    Iran War Has Reportedly Depleted Crucial Weapons Stockpiles—Which Trump Denies (opens Forbes)

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    Trump said the alleged “leakers” who said munitions stockpiles are dwindling are being “hunted down."

  8. BBC News

    Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down' (opens BBC News)

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    While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

  9. The Guardian

    Trump denies US running low on key munitions in war with Iran (opens The Guardian)

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    President’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 w…

  10. KION Central Coast

    Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations (opens KION Central Coast)

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    By Kevin Liptak, Kristen Holmes, Zachary Cohen, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has privately complained in recent days that disclosures on the dwindling US munitions stockpile make the United States look weak at a critical juncture, senior US officials said, as he repeatedly threa…

  11. The National Pulse

    Trump Denies Missile Shortages, Vows ‘Treasonous’ Leakers Will Be ‘Hunted Down.’ (opens The National Pulse)

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    President Trump disputed reports that U.S. munitions are heavily depleted, while warning that leakers will be "hunted down."

  12. CBS News

    Trump denies reports of U.S. munitions shortage (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump on Thursday denied reports of U.S. shortages of offensive and defensive weapons amid the Iran war and said he is "extremely happy" with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.

  13. CBS News

    Latest on Iran war as Trump denies reports of low munitions (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump is denying reports that the U.S. is experiencing significant munitions shortages due to the Iran war. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has the latest on that and Mr. Trump's new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship.

  14. Time

    Trump Vows to Jail ‘Leakers’ Over Reports of Munitions Shortage Amid Iran Talks (opens Time)

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    Trump disputed reports that the U.S. military arsenal has been depleted as Iran appears intent on setting the terms on Hormuz.

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