Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a war, citing lack of active fighting and unclear end

Vice President JD Vance argued that the Iran conflict shouldn’t be framed as a war because there are no active shooting operations, while acknowledging there’s no clear timeline for when it might end. He refused to promise a drop in gas prices or a conclusion before the November elections, even as U.S.-Iran clashes persist near the Strait of Hormuz and the Pentagon reports casualties (790 US service members wounded, 18 killed) since late February. The briefing also touched on ongoing strikes against Iranian positions and a diplomatic settlement he once helped broker, highlighting the uncertain path ahead amid politics and energy concerns.