NYT
JD Vance Says He Wouldn’t Call Iran Conflict a War
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Vice President JD Vance stated during a White House press briefing that he would not characterize the current Iran conflict as a war, and said the timing of any resolution depends on decisions made by Iran's government. Leavitt, the previous press secretary, is no longer in that role. Vance did not elaborate on what terminology he would use to describe the ongoing military operations.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/us/politics/vance-iran-press-briefing.html
