United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that he had no concerns related to a purported munitions shortage as the U.S.-Iran conflict perseveres past the six-month mark.
“60 Minutes” correspondent Norah O’Donnell interviewed Cooper on Sunday, where he provided his view on the situation in a clip aired on CBS News‘ “Face the Nation.”
“I’m not concerned at all. We’re well-armed and ready for any contingency,” he stated, responding to a question about the purported shortage.
“So, even though there are estimates that the U.S. has already fired 45 percent of its Patriot missiles and used more than half of its THAAD missiles, you’re not worried about any future threats?” O’Donnell asked.
“I’m not,” Cooper replied.
Cooper’s stance echoes other U.S. officials’ rhetoric regarding the conflict. In a September 3rd Truth Social post, President Donald Trump declared that the U.S. had “virtually unlimited amounts of Mid to High Grade Ammunitions, far more than we could ever use for this, or for any other War…”
The president then highlighted production of weapons and ammunition.
“In addition, we are producing Munitions at levels never seen before. We are stockpiling and preparing for any contingency that could happen,” he added.
The administration adamantly denied a munitions shortage following the surfacing of media reports last month alleging the depletion.
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