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Vice President Pence Says US-Iran Conflict Not a 'War' Despite Ongoing Fighting
Vice President JD Vance rejected the use of the word 'war' to describe the US-Iran conflict, instead calling it a fight, as he avoided making predictions about the 6-month-old conflict's outcome.
Vice President JD Vance rejected using the term 'war' to describe the US-Iran conflict, instead calling it a fight, as he avoided predicting the duration of the 6-month-old crisis. Vance's comments came as the US and Iran are engaged in an escalating series of military exchanges over a range of issues. The Vice President's stance on labeling the conflict was seen as an effort to avoid drawing parallels with other conflicts, such as the Vietnam War. The situation remains tense, with both sides showing no signs of backing down.
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