Former Aman Chief: "I Don't Buy That the US Has Run Out of Munitions"
Major General (res.) Tamir Hayman stated that reports regarding the depletion of US munitions are part of an internal political strategy designed to justify a shift toward diplomatic negotiations with Iran.
The head of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and former head of Aman, Major General (res.) Tamir Hayman, spoke on 103fm regarding the US strategy in negotiations with Iran and reports concerning the depletion of American munitions.
"It's an Internal Battle"
Hayman expressed skepticism regarding reports that the US has run out of ammunition. According to him, these media leaks are part of a strategic decision by the President to return to the path of diplomacy.
"It is true that inventories have decreased due to usage, but the US is a massive arms-manufacturing power. This is a dispute over money: the more funding the President secures from Congress for the war effort, the more he can produce. Currently, he lacks Congressional approval for war, making this an internal struggle between the White House and Congress. Furthermore, claiming 'we don't have munitions' provides a convenient military cover for a strategic decision to pursue negotiations," he explained.
Hayman added that the US is capable of delivering necessary missiles, but is driven toward negotiations not by a shortage, but by the inability to achieve results through air attacks alone.
Negotiations with Iran
Regarding a potential nuclear deal, the expert noted that the chances of success are extremely slim, as Iran refuses to yield on its 'red lines,' including control over the Strait of Hormuz.
"Iran insists on proof of its sovereign control over the strait, as it provides both cash flow and an image of victory. The US fails to understand the Ayatollah regime. They believe economic incentives can force people to abandon religion and ideology, but that does not happen in the Middle East," Hayman emphasized.
He added that Iran, having survived severe pressure, views itself as immune and is prepared to insist on its demands even at the cost of another campaign.
The Gaza Agreement
Addressing the emerging 'Peace Council' agreement in the Gaza Strip, Hayman described it as deeply flawed:
"The new 15-point plan is worse than the previous one and leans further toward Hamas in its wording. It is full of holes: there is no real removal of weapons, and Hamas police could be recruited into the new law-enforcement forces. This creates a 'revolving door' risk where Hamas simply changes its label. Restricting IDF operations is the cabinet's most limiting decision. The only positive aspect is that the current situation is so dire that almost any alternative—involving a technocratic government and a buffer zone under our control—would be preferable to continued Hamas rule."
