PoliticsVance Says Iran Conflict Isn’t a ‘War,’ Risking Midterm Backlash

Vice President JD Vance played down the scale of the Iran conflict, saying he would not call it a “war” because major combat operations ended several weeks ago. His characterization comes as military strikes in the region have recently intensified and could trigger a midterm backlash.

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