Vice President Vance stated on Thursday that he would not classify the recent military operations between the United States and Iran as a war, despite the increase in hostilities this week. "I wouldn't call it a war. Right now, there is no active shooting. I recognize there have been places where this has flared up," he said during a press briefing.
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Vice President Vance Comments on U.S.-Iran Military Operations
Vice President Vance addressed the recent military operations involving the U.S. and Iran, stating that he does not consider it a war. He noted that while there have been flare-ups, there is currently no active shooting.
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