Vance rejects Iran wedding strike claim, vows swift investigation and civilian-protection commitments
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Vice President JD Vance pushed back on Iran’s assertion that U.S. strikes hit a wedding, insisting the United States never targets civilians and that officials are investigating the report while remaining skeptical of Iran’s state media. He emphasized accountability, noting mistakes would be learned from, and praised Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a strong leader while urging a culture shift at the War Department.
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- Iran retaliates after US strikes, defying Trump’s warning it could be hit ‘much harder’ CNN
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