Vance Confirms Concerns Over U.S. Munitions in Iran War

Vice President JD Vance publicly addressed reports of his private concerns over the depletion of U.S. weapons stockpiles amid the ongoing war with Iran, confirming that monitoring military readiness falls within his responsibilities.

The conflict, known as Operation Epic Fury and now in its eighth week since late February, has prompted questions about the accuracy of Pentagon assessments. In closed-door meetings with President Trump and national security officials, Vance has raised doubts about whether the depletion of key munitions is being understated, according to administration officials familiar with the discussions. He has expressed worries that the heavy use of interceptors, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and other standoff weapons could limit U.S. preparedness for potential threats from China, North Korea, or Russia.

A report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies indicates the military has expended more than half of its prewar inventory of critical munitions in the first five to eight weeks. Specific figures show over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles fired, alongside significant draws on Patriot interceptors and long-range stealth cruise missiles. To support the...