President orders probe into disclosure of dwindling missile stockpiles, warns leaks could weaken U.S. leverage amid high-stakes standoff with Iran.

President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed anger over media reports revealing dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles, arguing that the disclosures undermine America’s strategic position as his administration seeks to pressure Iran into a new agreement while keeping military options on the table.

According to senior U.S. officials, Trump raised the issue during last week’s Cabinet meeting at Camp David, insisting the reports project weakness at a critical stage in the standoff with Tehran.

Although officials said the president had been aware of the stockpile situation for months, he was frustrated that the information became public during sensitive negotiations. He has since directed the U.S. Department of Justice to identify and prosecute those responsible for the leaks.

In a post on social media, Trump maintained that the United States still possesses significant quantities of weapons, adding that more munitions are being produced and delivered. He acknowledged, however, that supplies of some advanced systems are tighter, while insisting there remains a virtually unlimited supply of less sophisticated weapons.

The president also reaffirmed his support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, blaming the controversy on internal leakers rather than Pentagon leadership.

Recent reports indicate that the U.S. military has used nearly 80 percent of its THAAD missile inventory and about half of its Patriot interceptor stockpile since tensions with Iran intensified, raising concerns among American allies in the Gulf.

Regional leaders reportedly fear that depleted air defence systems could weaken their ability to respond to potential Iranian missile or drone attacks if the conflict escalates further.

The issue has also emerged as a strategic concern within the White House, with senior military advisers warning that prolonged military operations could further strain U.S. capabilities—particularly as Washington continues to support Ukraine and Israel.

Trump has blamed the previous administration for reducing stockpiles through military assistance to Ukraine.

In response, the administration has accelerated efforts to rebuild U.S. military inventories by invoking the Defense Production Act and urging major defence contractors to increase output.

However, officials acknowledge that expanding manufacturing capacity will take years, meaning supply constraints could continue to shape U.S. military planning and diplomacy in the near term.