Trump Vows to Jail ‘Leakers’ Over Reports of Munitions Shortage Amid Iran Talks

President Donald Trump refuted reports that the U.S. is experiencing a munitions shortage from the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, vowing to jail those suspected of leaking information.“The U.S. has massive amounts of ‘munitions,’ especially of certain types,” Trump posted on Truth Social on Thursday. “Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the U.S. as needed. Defense companies are building the largest number of plants and factories in our country’s history.”“The ‘leakers’ of these treasonous statements are being hunted down. Long term jail sentences will be sought!”Trump and the Pentagon have pushed back against various reports that the U.S. military arsenal has been depleted.Trump’s anger over the reports comes as Iran has shown reluctance to reenter a cease-fire agreement on U.S. terms. Reports of a dwindled munitions stockpile could undermine the U.S. position in ongoing negotiations. Moreover, if the conflict is prolonged, it could further strain U.S. weapons supplies and stoke more global economic pain from disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz.The war, which began on Feb. 28, already cost taxpayers around $29 billion as of May for expended munitions, ...