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JD Vance claims US-Iran conflict is not a war
In the U.S.-Iran conflict, Vice President JD Vance stated that he does not consider it a war. This remark came during a White House briefing as hostilities entered their seventh month. Vance emphasized that there is currently no active shooting, despite ongoing tensions and Iranian attacks on U.S. military bases. The situation has significant implications for U.S. domestic politics, particularly with midterm elections approaching and rising gas prices affecting public sentiment.

Updated Sep 4, 2026 First published Sep 3, 2026