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strikeAug 6, 2026

Donald Trump vows to hunt down "leakers" saying US running out of missiles

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President Donald Trump has threatened those who "leak" information about U.S. munitions stocks with jail time after reports emerged suggesting the U.S. was running low on several types of missiles.

Source: Ellie Cook; Thomas J C Martyn — Read the full report

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  • Ellie Cook; Thomas J C MartynBy Ellie Cook; Thomas J C Martyn

    President Donald Trump has threatened those who "leak" information about U.S. munitions stocks with jail time after reports emerged suggesting the U.S. was running low on several types of missiles. The White House has denied the war against Iran—now in its sixth month—has drained…

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