27.07.2026 14:00
US President Donald Trump denied claims that ammunition stocks were depleted, leading to a halt in comprehensive strikes against Iran. Trump said, "We have far more ammunition than anyone in the world, more than we need." Meanwhile, the US press suggested that Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine warned Trump against broader attacks due to dwindling ammunition stocks and potential civilian casualties.
The US press claimed that President Donald Trump halted comprehensive strikes on Iran due to diminishing ammunition stocks. Trump denied these allegations, stating, "We have more ammunition than anyone in the world, far more than we need."
CNN: VANCE AND CAINE EXPRESSED CONCERNS
According to a CNN report citing unnamed US officials, Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine expressed concerns about expanding possible comprehensive strikes on Iran.
The report alleged that during a meeting on July 24, Trump evaluated strike options against Iran, but before giving the order to attack, Caine particularly conveyed his concerns regarding ammunition stocks.
Officials claimed Caine told Trump that military options could be executed and succeed, but warned that there would be some consequences. It was also alleged that the assessment that a large-scale strike could increase civilian casualties in Iran was raised during the meeting.
"TRUMP PREFERS DIPLOMATIC SOLUTION"
According to the report, most of the advisors attending the meeting argued that a more comprehensive strike was possible, but its secondary and tertiary consequences should also be taken into account.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung stated that Trump prefers a diplomatic solution, but all options remain on the table if Iran maintains its stance in the Strait of Hormuz.
TRUMP DENIES ALLEGATIONS
The Wall Street Journal report also claimed that comprehensive strikes on Iran were delayed due to diminishing ammunition stocks, and if strikes were to occur, they could last about two weeks.
Trump denied these allegations in a statement to WSJ, saying, "We have more ammunition than anyone in the world, far more than we need."
Previously, it was alleged that Trump ordered the US military not to conduct new strikes on Iran, and it was then claimed that the US Central Command (CENTCOM) recommended halting operations around the Strait of Hormuz, citing that bombardments had reached their effectiveness limit and targets were largely hit.