The Pentagon is asking the U.S. defense industry to rapidly escalate the production and delivery of weapons, including munitions that are in extreme shortage due to the war with Iran, The Washington Post reported, citing a Defense Department memo.
U.S. President Donald Trump denied the U.S. was running low on munitions, saying the country has “massive amounts” of them, while warning of punishment for those who say there’s a shortage.
U.S. President Donald Trump believes Secretary of War Pete Hegseth misled him about American weapons stockpiles depleted during the war against Iran, The Washington Post reported, citing sources in the U.S. administration.
Stocks of key Pentagon munitions have declined to dangerously low levels, and US military commanders are seriously concerned about the state of the arsenals, CNN reported, citing sources.
The U.S. military remains ready to deliver strikes against Iranian territory at a level "not seen since World War 2," Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has stated.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has asked military analysts to develop "unconventional" ideas for punishing Iran, CNN reported, citing sources.
Some Pentagon funds are severely depleted amid the ongoing war in Iran
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has canceled his first visit to Israel, which was scheduled for Wednesday, the Jerusalem Post reported, citing a source.
The United States spent a total of about $30 billion on its military operation against Iran, White House Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought said.
The blockade of Iran’s seaports by the U.S. army proved more effective than bombing, and Washington is ready to quickly return to such tactics if necessary, U.S. President …
U.S. President Donald Trump endorsed a third $350 billion reconciliation bill, urging Congress to “immediately” pass it with the Save …
Israel has stepped up its intelligence surveillance of key US policymakers
The Pentagon is facing a budget squeeze over military operations, primarily Operation Epic Fury, that were not planned for the fiscal year 2026 budget, Fox News reported, citing U.S. Army officials.
U.S. spending on the military operation in Iran has exceeded $85 bln over 79 days of the hostilities, the Iran War Cost Tracker portal reported.
The Pentagon has prepared a series of military target plans should Trump ultimately decide to move forward with more strikes, including targeted strikes on energy and infrastructure sites in Iran, CNN reported, citing sources familiar with the talks.
The Pentagon wants war, the business community demands peace, and Trump himself has yet to make a decision
The Trump administration is considering launching a renewed military campaign against Iran under a different operational name, including "Operation Sledgehammer," if the fragile ceasefire collapses, NBC News reported.
According to Jules Hurst, the acting Pentagon comptroller, the USA has spent approximately $25 billion during the conflict in Iran, most of which went on munitions.
The Pentagon is considering an operation in the Strait of Hormuz. The US intends to destroy Iranian military vessels and eliminate the threat from the shore.
The U.S. military estimates that it may take up to six months to fully clear the Strait of Hormuz of mines, The Washington Post reported, citing sources.
