U.S. Vice President JD Vance has blamed the administration of former President Joe Biden for ammunition shortages within the U.S. military, arguing that years of insufficient defence spending left the armed forces under-resourced.
Speaking to reporters before departing Washington for a visit to Michigan, Vance sought to reassure concerns about military preparedness following reports that ongoing operations linked to Iran had placed strain on U.S. munitions stockpiles.
He said the United States remained in a strong position but acknowledged that the administration viewed military readiness as a priority.
Vance argued that the current administration inherited challenges resulting from what he described as inadequate investment in the military.
He said concerns about military resources had existed for some time and maintained that President Donald Trump's administration was working to rebuild capabilities and address any shortcomings.
The comments come amid heightened attention on U.S. military resources as Washington remains involved in a growing crisis involving Iran and regional security.
Vance also addressed questions about a recent social media post by President Trump concerning Iran's Khark Island, a key oil export terminal.
The images were accompanied by a post stating that the island was being blown up, prompting questions about whether the president was signalling possible military action.
The vice president said Trump's comments should be seen as a warning rather than an announcement of military action.
Vance insisted that the post was intended as a message to Tehran rather than an indication of an imminent strike.
According to Vance, the president's message was aimed at deterring Iran from targeting commercial shipping and signalling that such actions could bring consequences.
The remarks follow increasing tensions in the region, where the safety of commercial vessels and energy infrastructure has become a major concern for international markets.
During the exchange with reporters, Vance was asked about an agreement involving Venezuela's large oil reserves and its potential effect on global energy supplies.
He said the administration had observed a significant increase in Venezuelan oil production and argued that additional output had contributed to greater stability in oil markets.
Energy prices remain closely watched as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to raise concerns over potential disruptions to global supplies.
With tensions involving Iran continuing and questions being raised about defence stockpiles, the administration is seeking to reassure allies and the public that American forces remain capable of responding to emerging threats while rebuilding military capacity for the longer term.
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