The Pentagon is deceiving Trump by providing false information about a war with Iran. This was reported by Zamon.uz according to this article.
According to the information, U.S. Vice President Vance, in closed meetings, expressed doubts about the Defense Department's data regarding the war, particularly raising questions about the sharp decline in U.S. missile reserves.
He discussed these concerns with President Donald Trump.
Sources say that the depletion of ammunition reserves could affect the U.S. capability in other potential conflicts. In particular, these reserves are also critically important 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 reserves 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 large portion of its military capabilities, including two-thirds of its air force and the core of its missile capabilities, which are still active.
Furthermore, a decrease in reserves of certain key weapon types used by the U.S. — such as interceptors and missile systems like Tomahawks — has been noted. According to data from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the U.S. may have already expended more than half of its reserves of some critical munitions.
The Pentagon, however, denies these allegations. An official statement emphasizes that the department's leadership provides the president with “complete and impartial information.”
Earlier, Donald Trump assessed the results achieved in operations against Iran as a “victory,” stating that U.S. weapons reserves are “nearly endless.”
Currently, according to analysts, expectations of a quick end to the war are not being realized, and the conflict is becoming protracted and uncertain. Recent events, including increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, indicate that Iran's military capabilities are being preserved.
