NYT
JD Vance Defends Iran War in Speech to Military Members
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Vice President JD Vance told military members that critics of the administration's approach to Iran were attempting to prolong a conflict that the administration said it was working to end. Vance, who has previously opposed U.S. military interventions abroad, made the comments during a speech to service members. The vice president did not specify which critics he was referring to or provide details on the administration's stated strategy regarding Iran.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/us/vance-iran-war-military.html
