Pentagon asks defense companies to ramp up production as stockpiles run low during Iran war

President Donald Trump signaled that the US will emphasize economic pressure on Iran as strikes remain on pause. What we're covering

• US weapons supply: The Pentagon has asked the US defense industry to ramp up production as stockpiles run low during the Iran war. The issue has frustrated President Donald Trump, sources previously told CNN, as he seeks to maintain leverage over Tehran. • Latest from the White House: Trump signaled an emphasis on increasing economic pressure on Iran, saying in an interview Sunday that Washington is “low-keying” negotiations with the country for now. • In Tehran: Iran’s supreme leader has replaced his national security chief, appointing regime stalwart Moshen Rezaei in place of Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr. It comes just days after Zolghadr issued a list of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. • Widening conflict: Meanwhile, the Houthi militant group claimed new strikes targeting Saudi Arabian forces in Yemen and a major oil refinery. Recent Houthi attacks underline the risk of Iranian proxy groups escalating the Middle East conflict.