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May 12, 2026
Hegseth Defends U.S. Munitions Readiness Amid Iran Conflict
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claims U.S. munitions are not depleted, countering recent concerns.
- Sen. Mark Kelly highlights significant usage of key munitions, prompting Hegseth to accuse him of discussing classified information.
- Analysts suggest U.S. stockpiles are adequate for current operations but warn about future conflict readiness.
2 Sources
- Hegseth dismisses ‘foolish’ US stockpile concerns as Iran conflict tests munitionsMay 12, 2026 at 9:43 PM · Fox News
- Congress confronts new questions about US stockpiles, Iran firepowerMay 13, 2026 at 10:38 PM · The Hill