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United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth declared on May 30, 2026, that the U.S. has more than adequate stockpiles of weapons and is "more than capable" of resuming hostilities with Iran if required. Speaking at Asia's premier defense summit, the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth addressed concerns about U.S. military readiness.

"Our ability to recommence if necessary is that we are more than capable, our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe, because of how we balance exquisite and more plentiful munitions," Hegseth told attendees. This statement underscores the Pentagon's confidence in its logistical and supply capabilities, suggesting a strategic balance between advanced, high-cost munitions and more numerous, readily available ones.

The remarks were made during the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue, a significant annual security forum that brings together defense officials, military leaders, and academics from across the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Hegseth's comments signal a firm stance on U.S. deterrence capabilities in the face of regional tensions.

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Our ability to recommence if necessary is that we are more than capable, our stockpiles are more than suited for that, both there and around the globe, because of how we balance exquisite and more plentiful munitions.