US vice president gathered unfiltered views of Iran war behind closed doors
US Vice President JD Vance reportedly sought unfiltered assessments from military commanders regarding the war in Iran, bypassing standard Pentagon reporting channels. These private discussions revealed concerns about depleted munitions stockpiles and the strategic impact on global deterrence.
Why it matters
The report suggests a potential disconnect between the administration's public messaging and the private concerns of military leadership regarding war readiness.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during an event at Gold Coast Studios on June 17, 2026 in Bethpage, New York.REUTERS US Vice President JD Vance reportedly gathered unvarnished assessments of the Iran war behind the scenes that differed from the picture publicly presented by the administration, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
According to current and former US officials, Vance contacted US military commanders in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia throughout the spring and summer to seek their unfiltered assessments of the war in Iran.
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