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U.S. Officials Reject Ammunition-Shortage Reports Amid Iran Strike Pause

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz speaking in a studio with a missile-interceptor launch inset

President Donald Trump rejected reports that the United States is short of ammunition, saying it has far more than it needs. U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz separately said American forces have what they need in theater and that more assets are moving into the region. Waltz said the bombing pause is giving diplomacy space while all military options remain available. The denials followed reports that interceptor stockpile concerns were discussed as Trump weighed whether to expand strikes against Iran. The Pentagon is also seeking emergency funding to restock munitions used during the campaign.

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