U.S. and Iran Extend Reciprocal Strike Pause, Trump Denies Munitions Depletion Claims

President Trump rejected reports of munitions shortages, stating, “We have far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need.”

MIDDLE EAST — The reciprocal pause in U.S. and Iranian strikes has continued into additional nights with no new U.S. Central Command strike-completion announcement after the July 23 statement that forces had finished the 13th consecutive night of operations.

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz described the pause as giving diplomacy “some space” and “a little bit of time,” while noting that U.S. forces remain “locked and loaded.”

President Trump rejected reports of munitions shortages, stating, “We have far more munitions than anyone in the world, and far more than we need.” No full White House transcript has been released.

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