Trouble in 'Trumpland' with Hegseth Confronted Over US Missile Shortages The recent confrontation between President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper over missile shortages has laid bare the Pentagon's deep seated problems in replenishing its stockpiles.
The issue, which has been brewing for months, threatens to limit military options against Iran, a country that has already suffered greatly at the hands of US airstrikes.
The heart of this crisis lies in the Pentagon's chronic failure to invest in critical munitions, such as long range guided missiles and air defense interceptors.