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‘I wouldn’t call it a war’: JD Vance’s jaw-dropper after reporter asks about Iran timeline

Andrew Feinberg

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Vice President JD Vance has downplayed the ongoing conflict with Iran, claiming it does not constitute a 'war' despite significant casualties and financial costs. The remarks came during a White House briefing where he suggested that active combat operations have ceased.

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The administration's framing of the conflict impacts public perception and political accountability ahead of the midterm elections.

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Vice President downplays nature of conflict that has no end in sight after more than six months

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