Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears - AP News
Vice President JD Vance has publicly rejected the term 'war' to describe the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran. The administration is attempting to manage the political fallout of the six-month-old engagement ahead of the upcoming election.
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WASHINGTON (AP) Vice President JD Vance on Thursday rejected the use of the word war to describe…
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