Vice President JD Vance is questioning the Pentagon's official assessment of the war with Iran's success, citing doubts about missile stockpile data.
The Atlantic report adds specific detail that Vance's skepticism extends to questioning whether the Pentagon has understated the drastic depletion of U.S. missile stockpiles.
The report adds that Vance has specifically queried the accuracy of the intelligence and raised concerns about missile system availability in discussions with President Trump.
The new report specifies Vance's concern is about key munitions potentially running low, which could weaken U.S. readiness for other conflicts.
The new report specifies Vance's concern is about the amount of munitions used and the state of Iran's remaining capabilities, with Pete Hegseth countering by insisting on the operation's success and solid US stockpiles.
The Atlantic report adds that Vance's concerns specifically focus on the rapid depletion of ammunition stockpiles and the potential impact on US readiness for other conflicts.
The report adds that Vance's doubts specifically concern the war's success and data on US missile stockpiles, and notes growing tension with Defense Secretary Hegseth.
