US Vice President JD Vance has expressed private concerns regarding the accuracy of the information President Donald Trump receives about the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has now entered its eighth week. While senior defense officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine, publicly assert that US forces are performing well and that Iran's military capabilities have been significantly weakened, Vance has reportedly questioned whether this narrative is too optimistic. Advisers indicate that Vance is particularly worried about the availability of key missile systems, fearing that reduced stockpiles could hinder the US response to potential threats from countries like China, North Korea, or Russia. His approach to raising these concerns is cautious, as he presents them as personal opinions rather than direct accusations against Hegseth or Caine, aiming to avoid internal conflict within the administration. Despite public claims of US dominance in Iran's airspace and significant damage to Iranian forces, internal assessments reportedly convey a more cautious perspective, indicating that Iran retains substantial military assets, including a large air force and missile-launch systems.