Trump: US weapons reserves fall short because Biden gave everything to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has stated that US ammunition stockpiles are currently at "the highest end" but still do not meet his expectations.
"As was stated to me today, we have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons. Wars can be fought 'forever', and very successfully, using just these supplies (which are better than other countries finest arms!). At the highest end, we have a good supply, but are not where we want to be," Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
Trump added that much of the high-quality weaponry is stored abroad in remote countries.
He also criticised his predecessor for supplying weapons to Ukraine.
"Sleepy Joe Biden spent all of his time, and our Country's money, GIVING everything to P.T. Barnum (Zelenskyy!) of Ukraine – Hundreds of Billions of Dollars worth – And, while he gave so much of the super high end away (FREE!), he didn't bother to replace it," Trump said.
Trump noted that he had rebuilt the military during his first term and continues to strengthen it now.
"The United States is stocked, and ready to WIN, BIG!!!" he added.
Phineas Taylor Barnum, mentioned by Trump, was an American businessman, showman and politician active in the 19th century.
General Mark Milley, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and other Pentagon officials had warned before the US operation in Iran about the potential strain on personnel and resources in the region and how a prolonged campaign could affect US weapons reserves, particularly those used to support Israel and Ukraine, according to CNN sources.
Trump's post came after he told CNN that a "big wave" of US attacks on Iran is still ahead. With both American and Iranian officials signalling a prolonged conflict, it remains unclear how long Gulf states can maintain their air defences before resources are depleted.
On the morning of 28 February, Trump announced that the US had launched a large-scale operation against Iran. Israel also carried out strikes.
Iran responded by launching strikes on several Gulf states where US military bases are located.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated earlier that the US had not started this war, but they would end it.