U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over munitions stockpiles in the conflict with Iran, telling the Wall Street Journal that the United States has more ammunition than anyone else in the world and well beyond its needs. The White House acknowledged a high number of Patriot and Thaad interceptors used since the conflict began but warned that publishing updated government figures would risk national security.
The remarks came as a US-Iran ceasefire held for a third consecutive day on July 27. Trump confirmed he halted strikes against Iran last Friday to give diplomacy another chance, though he warned he remains prepared to launch large-scale military operations if negotiations fail. Mediation efforts involve Oman, Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, and Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, though Iran denied any talks are underway.
Trump also complained about ammunition previously supplied to Ukraine and said he would ask Russian President Vladimir Putin whether satellite imagery had been provided to Iran.