# Vance says, 'I wouldn’t call it a war,' as Iran conflict toll rises

https://mins.news/en/video/45348

- ABC News, 2026-09-04 12:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mZaMz5OMj8

> Vice President JD Vance played down the conflict with Iran on Thursday, saying he would not call it a war. The number of wounded U.S. troops has surpassed 790, 18 have died, and the Pentagon has extended the U.S. deployment.

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