Trump Orders Probe Into Pentagon Munitions Stockpile Leaks After Iran Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered new investigations into alleged leaks involving Pentagon munitions stockpiles after media reports raised concerns about depleted U.S. weapons inventories following the conflict with Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The investigations come as Trump has reportedly grown frustrated with reports suggesting that the U.S. military used significant quantities of key weapons during the Iran war. Administration officials have repeatedly maintained that the Pentagon still has sufficient ammunition and military capabilities to respond to potential threats and future operations.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States has “more than enough firepower” to conduct any military mission authorized by the president. She also warned that individuals responsible for leaking classified information about U.S. military stockpiles could face prosecution under federal law.

Trump addressed the issue on Thursday, acknowledging that supplies of certain munitions are tighter than others. However, he emphasized that the U.S. remains in a strong position and continues to possess substantial ammunition reserves.

According to the Journal, Trump has privately expressed concern that reports about declining U.S. weapons stockpiles could strengthen Iran’s position and weaken Washington’s efforts to pressure Tehran over its nuclear program. The reports have also intensified scrutiny of U.S. military readiness and the Pentagon’s ability to rapidly replace weapons used during major conflicts.

Those concerns reportedly led Trump to hold discussions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior national security officials about the condition of U.S. military arsenals. The talks also covered plans to accelerate munitions production and strengthen the defense industrial base.

The Trump administration has requested billions of dollars from Congress to replenish U.S. weapons inventories and expand ammunition manufacturing capacity. However, a significant portion of the proposed funding is still awaiting congressional approval.

The investigations are expected to focus on how sensitive information concerning Pentagon weapons inventories reached the media as the administration seeks to protect classified military data while increasing U.S. munitions production.