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Vice President Vance Comments on Reports of US Attack in Iran

Vice President JD Vance expressed skepticism about reports of a US missile attack on a wedding party in Iran, stating he does not trust the Iranian narrative. The attack, which occurred on September 4, 2026, reportedly killed four people and injured 67. Vance emphasized that the US does not target civilians in combat, while the Iranian government condemned the strike as part of a pattern of US aggression. Analysts noted that the US has a history of questioning reports of civilian casualties in military operations.

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Vice President JD Vance expressed skepticism about reports of a US missile attack on a wedding party in Iran, stating he does not trust the Iranian narrative. The attack, which occurred on September 4, 2026, reportedly killed four people and injured 67. Vance emphasized that the US does not target civilians in combat, while the Iranian government condemned the strike as part of a pattern of US aggression. Analysts noted that the US has a history of questioning reports of civilian casualties in military operations.

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‘Things happen’: How Vance’s comment on Iran wedding strike fits US pattern

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Vice President Vance Comments on Reports of US Attack in Iran