The Pentagon is giving Trump false information about a war with Iran — The Atlantic
The U.S. Vice President has expressed doubts about Pentagon data and is concerned about the country's dwindling weapons stockpile.
The Atlantic reports that the Pentagon is deceiving Trump by providing false information about the war with Iran.
According to the information, U.S. Vice President Vance, in closed meetings, expressed doubts about the Defense Department's data on the war, particularly raising questions about the sharp decline in U.S. missile stockpiles.
He discussed these concerns with President Donald Trump.
Sources say the depletion of ammunition stockpiles could affect the U.S.'s ability to handle other potential conflicts. Specifically, these reserves are also crucial for defending Taiwan from China, South Korea from North Korea, and Europe from Russia.
At the same time, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, in their public statements, emphasize that weapons stockpiles are sufficient and that operations against Iran are proceeding effectively.
However, according to sources familiar with intelligence data, these statements do not fully reveal the actual situation. Iran has retained a significant portion of its military capabilities, including two-thirds of its air force and the core of its missile capabilities, which remain active.
Additionally, a decline in stockpiles of some key weapon types used by the U.S. — such as interceptors and missile systems like Tomahawks — is being noted. According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the U.S. may have already expended more than half of its reserves of certain critical munitions.
The Pentagon denies these allegations. An official statement emphasizes that the department's leadership provides the president with "complete and unbiased information."
Earlier, Donald Trump assessed the results of operations against Iran as a "victory" and stated that U.S. weapons stockpiles are "almost endless."
Meanwhile, according to analysts, expectations for a quick end to the war are not being realized, and the conflict is becoming prolonged and uncertain. Recent events, including increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, indicate that Iran's military capabilities are being preserved.
