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September 3, 2026
Vice President JD Vance Maintains U.S. Actions Against Iran Are Not a War
- Vice President JD Vance stated the U.S. military actions against Iran do not constitute a war, despite ongoing strikes and exchanges of fire.
- Vance could not provide a timeline for the conflict's resolution, emphasizing it is up to Iran to cease hostilities.
- The Pentagon reported 790 U.S. service members wounded and 18 killed since the conflict began, with recent operations targeting Iranian positions continuing.
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- Jennings: Trump should release 'formal declaration of victory' for Iran warSep 3, 2026 at 4:51 PM · The Hill
- Trump turns to a dual economic and military approach in latest attempt to squeeze IranSep 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM · ABC News
- Vance says US not talking to Iran unless they stop shooting at shipsSep 3, 2026 at 6:21 PM · Reuters
- Vance refuses to put a clock on Iran conflict as key question keeps US forces engagedSep 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM · Fox News
- ‘I wouldn’t call it a war’: JD Vance’s jaw-dropper after reporter asks about Iran timelineSep 3, 2026 at 7:36 PM · Independent
- 'I wouldn't call it a war,' Vance says after Iran hostilities flareSep 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM · The Hill
- Vance says he doesn’t know when Iran conflict will end — it’s up to IranSep 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM · Washington Post
- Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will endSep 3, 2026 at 9:01 PM · CNN