Trump Frustrated by Ammo Shortage Leaks Amid Iran Tensions, Faces Iranian Mockery
In recent private discussions, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration over leaks suggesting Washington's ammunition supplies are running low, which he believes portray the U.S. as weak at a critical moment. According to senior American officials cited by CNN on Thursday, Trump repeatedly threatened further military action to pressure Tehran into a deal.
Following another threatening tweet from Trump, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf mocked the U.S. president on social media, calling his threats "theatrical diplomacy" and accusing Washington of using bullying, broken promises, and fake news as a failed pressure tactic.
Six sources familiar with a recent Cabinet meeting at Camp David revealed that ammunition shortages were a central topic. Trump, aware of potential supply issues for months, was angered that the information leaked publicly during a pivotal confrontation, undermining his effort to project strength. Trump denied any shortage on his social media platform Truth Social, asserting the U.S. has "huge amounts" of ammunition, with production ramping up and traitorous leakers under surveillance facing long prison terms.
White House officials said Trump’s anger was not directed at Defense Secretary Pete Goss, whom he publicly praised, but at the leakers. However, The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded explanations from Goss over misleading briefings about an "extreme shortage" of munitions, especially long-range missiles and interceptors, which limited U.S. military options against Iran. Goss reportedly blamed his deputy Steve Feinberg for failing to inform the president. The White House and Pentagon denied these reports as false.
Meanwhile, Trump has instructed the Justice Department to identify and prosecute those leaking sensitive information. The ammunition shortage concerns Gulf states reliant on U.S. air defense systems, fearing it could weaken their ability to intercept Iranian missile or drone attacks. Tehran has warned Gulf countries that renewed U.S. strikes would provoke retaliatory attacks on energy and desalination facilities across the region. A senior White House official suggested the leaks come from anti-war factions within the U.S. government aiming to push Trump out of the Iran conflict.
