Vance says, “I wouldn’t call it a war” when asked about Iran
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- U.S. military officials said Iran’s latest attacks did not affect facilities used by American forces.
- Vice President JD Vance declined to describe the conflict with Iran as a war when asked about its timeline.
Vice President JD Vance declined to call the conflict with Iran a war, even as Tehran claimed it had targeted U.S. forces in Kuwait.
During a Thursday press briefing, Vance was asked how long the conflict might last. He stopped short of using the word war, saying, “I wouldn’t call it a war.”
Military officials said Iran’s latest attacks did not impact military facilities used by the United States. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman provided additional analysis.
I wouldn’t call it a war.
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