Vice President JD Vance and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine expressed concerns about the state of U.S. munitions stockpiles during a White House meeting, as President Donald Trump considers escalating military actions against Iran. The depletion of key weapon stocks such as Patriot and Tomahawk missiles has been flagged as a major operational constraint. These concerns are influencing ongoing negotiations and the likelihood of a U.S.-Iran deal, with prediction market pricing suggesting a 29% probability of an agreement including reconstruction funding. Rebuilding depleted stockpiles could take years, potentially significantly impacting U.S. military strategy.
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