Vance acknowledges US ammunition shortage as Iran campaign strains military
Vice president blames years of underinvestment under Biden as Pentagon warnings mount that prolonged Middle East operations could weaken US defenses elsewhere
As the United States and Iran exchanged fire overnight, Vice President JD Vance acknowledged Monday that the U.S. may be facing ammunition shortages and potential vulnerability in global operations. However, he attributed the issue to past administrations and stressed that President Donald Trump's leadership will improve the situation.
"We certainly saw during the Biden administration that the military suffered from underinvestment and a lack of resources, and we are fixing that every day," Vance stated. The concern stems from reports that Trump contemplated a "massive attack" on Iran, but Pentagon officials advised against it due to equipment limitations. Meanwhile, Iran downplayed the confrontations while escalating rhetoric and threats.
Iranian officials vowed decisive responses to any attacks on their territory, with President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasizing the importance of dialogue and cooperation over war. The U.S. has struck Iranian targets in response to perceived threats and mine preparations, while Iran retaliated with drone attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East.
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