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JD Vance Denies Iran Conflict Is a War, Cites Ceasefire Conditions
U.S. Vice President JD Vance declared the conflict with Iran is not a war, stating the U.S. would not resume talks until Iran stops attacking commercial shipping. The conflict began with a U.S.-Israel attack on February 28, involving major combat operations lasting six weeks.
JD Vance, the U.S. Vice President, stated during a press briefing on September 3, 2026, that the conflict with Iran is not a war. He emphasized that the U.S. would not engage in diplomatic talks with Iran until it ceases attacks on commercial shipping. This statement was reported by Bloomberg, Vanguard Nigeria, and Free Malaysia Today.
The conflict began on February 28, 2026, following a U.S.-Israel attack. Major combat operations lasted for six weeks, according to Free Malaysia Today. The article noted that JD Vance claimed there is no active shooting and that the conflict has since subsided.
Vanguard Nigeria reported that Vance insisted the U.S. would not resume talks with Iran until it ends attacks on commercial shipping. Bloomberg echoed this stance, while Free Malaysia Today provided the timeline of the conflict's onset and duration.
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IndependentFree Malaysia TodaySep 4, 01:31 AM
Iran war is not a war, says US VP VanceJD Vance says there is no active shooting and that major combat operations only lasted for six weeks after the US-Israel attack on Feb 28.
IndependentVanguard (Nigeria)Sep 4, 01:24 AM
Iran war is not a war, says US VP VanceVance insisted that the United States would not reopen talks with Iran until it ended attacks on commercial shipping. The post Iran war is not a war, says US VP Vance appeared first on Vanguard News.
IndependentBloombergSep 4, 12:23 AM
Vance Plays Down Iran Conflict, Says ‘Wouldn’t Call It a War’ - Bloomberg.comVance Plays Down Iran Conflict, Says ‘Wouldn’t Call It a War’ Bloomberg.com