Vice President JD Vance addressed reporters in the White House press briefing room on Thursday, marking the first briefing conducted by any administration official in several weeks. During the session, Vance stated that he would not categorize the ongoing conflict involving Iran as a war.
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JD Vance Discusses Iran Conflict in White House Press Briefing
Vice President JD Vance held a press briefing at the White House on September 3, 2026, where he discussed the conflict involving Iran. He indicated that he would not refer to the situation as a war.
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