UN Ambassador Mike Waltz Addresses US Interceptor Ammunition Shortages

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz stated that individuals who leaked information regarding U.S. shortages of interceptor ammunition should face legal consequences, while denying the accuracy of the claims. Reports from various outlets indicated that the U.S. was running low on interceptor ammunition, potentially exposing it to threats from Iranian drone and missile attacks. A report from the New York Times suggested that President Donald Trump chose not to escalate military actions against Iran due to these low stockpiles. In an interview on NBC News’s Meet the Press, Waltz asserted that the U.S. military has sufficient resources for its operations and emphasized the need to hold the leakers accountable. He mentioned ongoing investigations into the leaks and attributed supply chain issues to decisions made during the Biden administration, including military aid to Ukraine and conflicts involving the Houthis. Waltz noted that U.S. Gulf allies depend on American air defense systems, which necessitates replenishing both U.S. and allied stockpiles amid increased missile and drone activity from Iran since late February.