Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth 'in furious clash' over Iran missile stockpiles

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied that the confrontation took place. 05:39, Thu, Aug 6, 2026 Updated: 05:39, Thu, Aug 6, 2026 US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (Image: Getty)US President Donald Trump has reportedly clashed with his chief of war over America's extreme munitions shortages. The reports come as Iran said it was in the final stages of solidifying an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz.The exchange between Mr Trump and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth took place at the Camp David summit over the weekend and underscored his increasing frustration with Mr Hegseth, who was one of the biggest early advocates for taking military action against Iran. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyTwo people familiar with the exchange told The Washington Post that Mr Trump demanded answers from Mr Hegseth on why he had apparently been misled on extreme munitions shor...