US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Aug 6) said that he believes that the war with Iran, which has been going on for over 5 months, will be over “pretty soon”. Trump also admitted that some munitions were experiencing a “little bit tighter” supply. His remarks come amid reports suggesting that the American forces were running out of supplies of some weapons.“I think it’s going to end pretty soon. I don’t think they can go much longer,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office in a reference to Iran.<h2>Is US running out of munitions?</h2>Earlier on Tuesday (Aug 4), Reuters reported that the US Army had used up “virtually all” of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during the conflict in the Middle East. It added that much of the US Army’s surface-to-surface weapons, Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), had been used up.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-hackers-behind-cyberattack-on-minnesota-water-systems-what-we-know-1785484942363">Iranian hackers behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems? What we know</a>When asked about the supply of munitions stockpiles, Trump said that the United States had an “unlimited supply” of certain weapons. However, the US president admitted that other inventories were limited.“We have certain types of munitions that are very powerful, that we have unlimited, virtual unlimited supply. We have others where it’s a little bit tighter,” Trump said.He added that US defence firms were setting up more production plants, including facilities for Patriot and Tomahawk missiles.ATACMS and PrSM are long-range munitions that cost more than $1 million each and are an integral part of the US military’s arsenal. The US-supplied ATACMS have also been used by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia during the war.Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Trump said the Iran war could end soon and admitted some US munitions supplies were “a little bit tighter.” His remarks followed reports that stocks of key long-range missiles had been heavily depleted.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Aug 6) said that he believes that the war with Iran, which has been going on for over 5 months, will be over “pretty soon”. Trump also admitted that some munitions were experiencing a “little bit tighter” supply. His remarks come amid reports suggesting that the American forces were running out of supplies of some weapons. “I think it’s going to end pretty soon. I don’t think they can go much longer,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office in a reference to Iran. Is US running out of munitions? Earlier on Tuesday (Aug 4), Reuters reported that the US Army had used up “virtually all” of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during the conflict in the Middle East. It added that much of the US Army’s surface-to-surface weapons, Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), had been used up. Also read | Iranian hackers behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems? What we know When asked about the supply of munitions stockpiles, Trump said that the United States had an “unlimited supply” of certain weapons. However, the US president admitted that other inventories were limited. “We have certain types of munitions that are very powerful, that we have unlimited, virtual unlimited supply. We have others where it’s a little bit tighter,” Trump said. He added that US defence firms were setting up more production plants, including facilities for Patriot and Tomahawk missiles. ATACMS and PrSM are long-range munitions that cost more than $1 million each and are an integral part of the US military’s arsenal. The US-supplied ATACMS have also been used by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia during the war. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

Trump said the Iran war could end soon and admitted some US munitions supplies were “a little bit tighter.” His remarks followed reports that stocks of key long-range missiles had been heavily depleted.

‘Certain munitions are unlimited, others...’: Did Trump admit some US weapons supplies were limited?

Reports claim U.S. President Donald Trump clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over concerns about shrinking U.S. munitions stockpiles amid ongoing military operations. According to reports, Trump sought answers over missile shortages and the Pentagon's preparedness, while the White House has disputed accounts of a major confrontation and insists the United States has sufficient weapons supplies.

Donald Trump Reportedly Clashed with Pete Hegseth Over the Shortage of Munitions 

New tariffs introduced by US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/donald-trump" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Donald Trump</a> could pose a serious threat to the country&rsquo;s defence industry, potentially harming international military projects and pushing up the cost of producing weapons, Politico reported.
Trump announced a wide-reaching list of &ldquo;reciprocal tariffs&rdquo; on 2 April, setting a standard 10% duty on all countries with higher rates imposed on key partners like the European Union. 
<h2>How will new tariffs affect US weapon production?</h2>
The new tariffs could disrupt long-standing international defence cooperation, with experts warning that joint projects like the F-35 fighter jet, missile defence systems, and nuclear submarines could be affected.
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The duties, which include a 20% levy on EU goods and 10% on imports from the UK and Australia, risk destabilising defence partnerships that have taken years to build.
The F-35 jet programme, which includes 20 nations and was designed to give partners a role in manufacturing, could face major delays. Other critical collaborations with countries such as Norway and Israel are also in question.
These projects are seen as vital for defence in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, particularly as tensions rise with Russia and China.&ldquo;There&rsquo;s going to be shortages of supplies, tit-for-tats, and our allies and other partners are going to retaliate,&rdquo; warned Bill Greenwalt, a former Pentagon acquisition official told Politico.
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&ldquo;Some potentially vital supplies are either going to cost a whole heck of a lot more than what they did, or they&rsquo;re just not going to be available,&rdquo; he added.
The US Department of Defense has spent decades creating a complex global supply chain for military manufacturing, much of which is now caught up in the new tariffs.
&ldquo;We count on the US for the best equipment,&rdquo; a European official told Politico. 
&ldquo;European industrial capacity has greatly improved, and we want to be security providers, not just consumers,&rdquo; the official added.
The official also said Europe may now invest more in local production to reduce reliance on US parts and materials.
US Senator Mark Kelly also raised concerns, saying, &ldquo;The prices are going to go up, and the prices that DOD has to pay are going to go up.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Our defence budget, if we want to maintain the same type of force, will get more expensive,&rdquo; he added.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Trump announced a wide-reaching list of “reciprocal tariffs” on 2 April, setting a standard 10% duty on all countries with higher rates imposed on key partners like the European Union.

New tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump could pose a serious threat to the country’s defence industry, potentially harming international military projects and pushing up the cost of producing weapons, Politico reported. Trump announced a wide-reaching list of “reciprocal tariffs” on 2 April, setting a standard 10% duty on all countries with higher rates imposed on key partners like the European Union. How will new tariffs affect US weapon production? The new tariffs could disrupt long-standing international defence cooperation, with experts warning that joint projects like the F-35 fighter jet, missile defence systems, and nuclear submarines could be affected. Also read: Vietnam first to fall in face off Trump tariffs. Will other countries follow? The duties, which include a 20% levy on EU goods and 10% on imports from the UK and Australia, risk destabilising defence partnerships that have taken years to build. The F-35 jet programme, which includes 20 nations and was designed to give partners a role in manufacturing, could face major delays. Other critical collaborations with countries such as Norway and Israel are also in question. These projects are seen as vital for defence in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, particularly as tensions rise with Russia and China.“There’s going to be shortages of supplies, tit-for-tats, and our allies and other partners are going to retaliate,” warned Bill Greenwalt, a former Pentagon acquisition official told Politico. Also read: ‘My policies will never change’: Trump says it’s a ‘great time to get rich’ as $3 trillion wiped from markets after tariffs “Some potentially vital supplies are either going to cost a whole heck of a lot more than what they did, or they’re just not going to be available,” he added. The US Department of Defense has spent decades creating a complex global supply chain for military manufacturing, much of which is now caught up in the new tariffs. “We count on the US for the best equipment,” a European official told Politico. “European industrial capacity has greatly improved, and we want to be security providers, not just consumers,” the official added. The official also said Europe may now invest more in local production to reduce reliance on US parts and materials. US Senator Mark Kelly also raised concerns, saying, “The prices are going to go up, and the prices that DOD has to pay are going to go up.” “Our defence budget, if we want to maintain the same type of force, will get more expensive,” he added. Also read: 'Hands Off' protests: Anti-Trump demonstrations to be held across US tomorrow | Everything you need to know (With inputs from agencies)

'Pentagon will pay': Did Trump shoot US weapon production in foot with reciprocal tariffs? F-35, NATO partnerships at risk

US-made munitions were used by Israeli forces for the deadly strike on a school complex near Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Tuesday (Jul 9), a&nbsp;report in CNN has claimed. As many as 31 people lost their lives in the attack as Israel stepped up its military offensive in the region.&nbsp;

The report claimed that based on the video footage&nbsp;taken by one of the journalists, a remnant of a US-made GBU-39 small-diameter bomb (SDB) was discovered from the spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Based on the characteristic shape of the fin, the screw housings, as well as the overall shape of the munition fragment///this remnant is consistent with a GBU-39-series tail actuation system located in the rear of the munition,” Patrick Senft, a research coordinator at Armament Research Services (ARES) was quoted as saying by the publication.

Notably, after the strike, Israel released a statement saying its forces were targeting&nbsp;a Hamas operative using the precise munition.&nbsp;

“Earlier this evening, using precise munition, the [Israeli air force] struck a terrorist from Hamas’ military wing who took part, among other terrorist activities, in the October 7 brutal massacre," the Israeli military said.&nbsp;

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<h2>US to resume shipping weapons to Israel</h2>

According to reports, the Biden administration will resume shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel&nbsp;but hold back on supplying 2,000-pound bombs.&nbsp;

“Our main concern had been and remains the potential use of 2,000lb bombs in Rafah and elsewhere in Gaza. Because our concern was not about the 500lb bombs, those are moving forward as part of the usual process,” a US official was quoted as saying in a report in the&nbsp;Guardian.

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October last year till the end of June, the US has supplied at least 14,000 of the MK-84 2,000-pound bombs, 6,500 500-pound bombs, 3,000 Hellfire precision-guided air-to-ground missiles, 1,000 bunker-buster bombs, 2,600 air-dropped small-diameter bombs, and other munitions.

The re-supply of the weapons comes in the backdrop of Netanyahu last month claiming that Washington was withholding the munitions. He pleased the US officials to remedy the situation.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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US-made munitions were used by Israeli forces for the deadly strike on a school complex near Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Tuesday (Jul 9), a report in CNN has claimed.

US-made munitions were used by Israeli forces for the deadly strike on a school complex near Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Tuesday (Jul 9), a report in CNN has claimed. As many as 31 people lost their lives in the attack as Israel stepped up its military offensive in the region. The report claimed that based on the video footage taken by one of the journalists, a remnant of a US-made GBU-39 small-diameter bomb (SDB) was discovered from the spot. “Based on the characteristic shape of the fin, the screw housings, as well as the overall shape of the munition fragment///this remnant is consistent with a GBU-39-series tail actuation system located in the rear of the munition,” Patrick Senft, a research coordinator at Armament Research Services (ARES) was quoted as saying by the publication. Notably, after the strike, Israel released a statement saying its forces were targeting a Hamas operative using the precise munition. “Earlier this evening, using precise munition, the [Israeli air force] struck a terrorist from Hamas’ military wing who took part, among other terrorist activities, in the October 7 brutal massacre," the Israeli military said. Watch | Israel war: 31 killed in attack on school in Khan Younis × US to resume shipping weapons to Israel According to reports, the Biden administration will resume shipping 500-pound bombs to Israel but hold back on supplying 2,000-pound bombs. “Our main concern had been and remains the potential use of 2,000lb bombs in Rafah and elsewhere in Gaza. Because our concern was not about the 500lb bombs, those are moving forward as part of the usual process,” a US official was quoted as saying in a report in the Guardian. Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in October last year till the end of June, the US has supplied at least 14,000 of the MK-84 2,000-pound bombs, 6,500 500-pound bombs, 3,000 Hellfire precision-guided air-to-ground missiles, 1,000 bunker-buster bombs, 2,600 air-dropped small-diameter bombs, and other munitions. The re-supply of the weapons comes in the backdrop of Netanyahu last month claiming that Washington was withholding the munitions. He pleased the US officials to remedy the situation. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Name of country that supplied weapons for deadly Israeli strike killing 31 in Gaza school REVEALED

The US State Department said on Wednesday (January 25) that the sales of military equipment to foreign governments increased 49 per cent to $205.6 billion in the latest fiscal year.&nbsp;In an era when world leaders are rushing to stockpile advanced weapons for their armed forces, the US in its report said that the transfers of arms and defence trade are important tools of America's foreign policy with potential long-term implications for regional and global security.&nbsp;

Notably, the relaxation of restrictions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic remained one of the crucial factors of a surge in arms export. Besides, Russia’s invasion led the European allies to seek arms and allies in the Pacific have also asked for US weapons amid Chinese aggression.&nbsp;

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The State Department report said that global security is the reason behind Washington's holistic approach to exporting weapons. It also stated that the decision weighs in on political, military, human rights, economic, nonproliferation, and technology security.&nbsp;

It mentioned that end-use factors determine the sale and appropriate provision of military equipment and the licensing of direct commercial sales of defence articles to other nations.&nbsp;

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The news agency Reuters reported that the sales approved in the year included $13.9 billion worth of F-15ID fighter jets to Indonesia. On the other hand, $6.9 billion worth of Multi-Mission Surface Combatant ships to Greece and $6 billion worth of M1A2 Abrams tanks to Poland are also added.&nbsp;

The report stated that the authorities carefully assess the transfers and analyse each one on a case-by-case basis. They make sure that the arms exports are in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act and related policies and guidelines.&nbsp;

World leaders can purchase direct commercial sales negotiated between a government and a company and foreign military sales in the United States. In foreign military sales, a foreign government typically contacts a defence department official at the US embassy in its capital.&nbsp;

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The US State Department said on Wednesday (January 25) that the sales of military equipment to foreign governments increased 49 per cent to $205.6 billion in the latest fiscal year.

The US State Department said on Wednesday (January 25) that the sales of military equipment to foreign governments increased 49 per cent to $205.6 billion in the latest fiscal year. In an era when world leaders are rushing to stockpile advanced weapons for their armed forces, the US in its report said that the transfers of arms and defence trade are important tools of America's foreign policy with potential long-term implications for regional and global security. Notably, the relaxation of restrictions related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic remained one of the crucial factors of a surge in arms export. Besides, Russia’s invasion led the European allies to seek arms and allies in the Pacific have also asked for US weapons amid Chinese aggression. ALSO READ | Russia criticises West for giving tanks to Ukraine, terms it ‘direct involvement’ in ongoing conflict The State Department report said that global security is the reason behind Washington's holistic approach to exporting weapons. It also stated that the decision weighs in on political, military, human rights, economic, nonproliferation, and technology security. It mentioned that end-use factors determine the sale and appropriate provision of military equipment and the licensing of direct commercial sales of defence articles to other nations. WATCH | WION Dispatch: US imposing visa restrictions for certain Nigerians × The news agency Reuters reported that the sales approved in the year included $13.9 billion worth of F-15ID fighter jets to Indonesia. On the other hand, $6.9 billion worth of Multi-Mission Surface Combatant ships to Greece and $6 billion worth of M1A2 Abrams tanks to Poland are also added. The report stated that the authorities carefully assess the transfers and analyse each one on a case-by-case basis. They make sure that the arms exports are in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act and related policies and guidelines. World leaders can purchase direct commercial sales negotiated between a government and a company and foreign military sales in the United States. In foreign military sales, a foreign government typically contacts a defence department official at the US embassy in its capital. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

United States arms exports to foreign governments rose 49% in fiscal 2022

In August last year as NATO forces retreated from Afghanistan at an unprecedented pace, a massive hall of sophisticated weaponry was left behind. These US arms that were left abandoned in Afghanistan have made their way to India where they are being used by local terrorists.

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