US to use military, economic, diplomatic tools to end Iran war: Vance
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- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)seen 15 Aug, 05:29headline rewritten
Vance Says Keeping Oil Prices Low Is US ‘Goal Number One’ in Iran WarVance Says Keeping Oil Prices Low Is US ‘Goal Number 1’ in Iran War - Bloomberg Politicsseen 4 Sept, 01:24headline rewritten
Vance Plays Down Iran Conflict, Says ‘Wouldn’t Call It a War’Vance Says Iran Conflict Isn’t a ‘War,’ Risking Midterm Backlash
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Thu, 6 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:56first to report
Vice President JD Vance vows to ‘use all the tools that we have’ to bring Iran conflict ‘to the right resolution’
Sat, 8 August 2026
5 reports- Bloomberg Politics14:39
“We’re in the middle of the game,” in the situation over Iran, Vice President JD Vance says in an interview that aired Saturday on Fox News.
- nypost.com17:12
- The Hill18:51
Vice President Vance said Saturday that the U.S. had made progress in negotiations with Iran but warned the war is still “in the middle of the game” as the Trump administration presses Tehran for concessions to help bring the conflict to an end. “I do think that we’ve made some progress over the last few...
- theconservativetreehouse.com19:58
Vice President JD Vance appears on Fox News for a wide-ranging discussion on current events. Vice President Vance outlines the Iran conflict, the current progress of the Fraud Taskforce and the personal insults from Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed. WATCH: . Posted in Big Government, Christian Values, JD Vance Sharemore
- Al Jazeera English23:27
US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military.
Sun, 9 August 2026
2 reports- pakobserver.net05:12
- crooksandliars.com15:54
But his boss has continually been telling us we already "won" since this evil debacle started.
Fri, 14 August 2026
3 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:16
Washington is using tools at its disposal ‘very selectively, very strategically’ to reach its goals on Iran, says US Vice President JD Vance
- Tagesschau (Germany)06:30
Bisher hatte US-Präsident Trump die Angriffe in Iran vor allem mit dem Atomprogramm des Landes begründet. Vizepräsident Vance sagte nun, wichtigstes Ziel sei es, Öl und Gas für die Amerikaner bezahlbar zu halten.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)09:16
Vice President JD Vance says keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans is the administration's 'goal number one.'
Sat, 15 August 2026
1 report- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)01:54edited after publishing
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Vance Says Keeping Oil Prices Low Is US ‘Goal Number One’ in Iran WarUS Vice President JD Vance said affordable oil and gasoline now rank as the top US priority in the Iran war, ahead of preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Sun, 16 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Top Stories04:01
JD Vance and the Trump team keep moving the goalposts on Iran sg.news.yahoo.com See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Mon, 17 August 2026
2 reports- mediamatters.org17:15
- Index.hr (Croatia)21:25
PREDSJEDNIK Trump ispravio je potpredsjednika Vancea, naglasivši da je sprječavanje Irana da se domogne nuklearnog oružja glavni prioritet, a ne održavanje niskih cijena goriva kako je Vance izjavio.
Thu, 20 August 2026
1 report- Index.hr (Croatia)21:06
POTPREDSJEDNIK SAD-a JD Vance izjavio je da je ekonomski pritisak najučinkovitiji alat protiv Irana, s krajnjim ciljem sprječavanja obnove njihovog nuklearnog programa.
Fri, 21 August 2026
4 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:31
‘We're kind of now in a new phase where the most effective tool that we have is the economic pressure,’ says US vice president
- israelnationalnews.com06:53
US Vice President JD Vance says the Iran war has entered a new phase, with Washington relying on economic pressure to prevent Tehran from rebuilding.
- israelnationalnews.com06:53
US Vice President JD Vance says the Iran war has entered a new phase, with Washington relying on economic pressure to prevent Tehran from rebuilding.
- yalibnan.com11:30
Mon, 31 August 2026
2 reports- PBS NewsHour12:43
The appearance, which was to be closed to the news media, comes at an extraordinarily sensitive time for Jewish Americans and the U.S. relationship with Israel.
- foxnews.com23:25
FOX sat down with Vice President JD Vance in Michigan today, where he spoke at an event in the northern Detroit suburb of Sterling Heights. The Vice President is at the center of several major storylines that he discussed with FOX's Lucas Tomlinson including the new Venezuela oil deal, President Tru
Thu, 3 September 2026
15 reports- The Hill12:21
Vice President Vance will give remarks Thursday on the Trump administration’s effort to rebuild the U.S. manufacturing workforce through the launch of a new training program as part of President Trump's focus on domestic production. The Foundry School, a project of the State Department’s Pax Silica initiative, will train entrepreneurs, engineers, technicians and industrial leaders...
- cbs12.com14:49
Vance also took the podium twice while Leavitt was on maternity leave over the summer.
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- ktul.com3 Sept, 14:49their copy
- politicalwire.com15:59
"Vice President JD Vance downplayed the scope of the conflict in Iran, which is now in its seventh month, saying he would not describe it as 'a war' just days after military strikes intensified in
- bbc.co.uk16:31
Vance is standing in after Karoline Leavitt left her role as White House press secretary at the end of August.
- politicalwire.com19:43
"Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he couldn’t predict when the fighting with Iran would end or when gas would return to $3 a gallon," the Washington Post reports."President Donald Trump originally said the war,
- Bloomberg Politics19:45edited after publishing
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Vance Plays Down Iran Conflict, Says ‘Wouldn’t Call It a War’Vice President JD Vance downplayed the scope of the conflict in Iran, saying he would not describe it as “a war” given that major combat operations ended several weeks ago — even though military strikes recently intensified in the region.
- The Hill19:46
Vice President Vance said Thursday that he wouldn’t call the military operation between the U.S. and Iran “a war,” despite the eruption of hostilities this week. "I wouldn't call it a war. Right now, there is no active shooting. I recognize there have been places where this has flared up," he said during the press...
- krcrtv.com20:55
Vice President JD Vance gave journalists his latest assessment on the Iran war.
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- okcfox.com3 Sept, 20:55their copy
- ktxs.com3 Sept, 20:55their copy
- The Guardian World21:04
US vice-president says he’s ‘extremely skeptical’ of Iran reports when asked whether US was responsible for deaths The US vice-president, JD Vance, said “sometimes things happen” when asked on Thursday whether an American strike was responsible for killing four people, including a child, at a wedding celebration in southern Iran this week. The strike hit Kuhestak, a town in Sirik county on the strait of Hormuz. The toll was reported not by the Iranian government but by the Iranian Red Crescent,...
- Al Jazeera English21:07
The Trump official expressed scepticism at White House briefing about the conflict being a war despite recent flare-up.
- Google News - Top Stories21:29
Trump Administration Live Updates: Vance Says ‘I Don’t Know’ if Iran War Will Be Over by Midterms The New York Times Iran war live: US says no ‘major’ operations against Iran, but options open Al Jazeera Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will end CNN U.S.-Iran War Updates: Vance "extremely skeptical" strike hit wedding party, says he wouldn't call conflict a war CBS News JD Vance pressed on whether Iran war will be resolved before US midterm elections BBC
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:05
US vice president rules out talks until Iran stops attacks on commercial shipping
- ABC News (Australia)22:32
Just days after the biggest escalation in hostilities in more than a month, US Vice-President JD Vance says he would not categorise the Iran conflict as a war.
- The Hill22:52
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Vance 'extremely skeptical' of Iran wedding attack reports Vice President Vance said on Thursday that he is “extremely skeptical” of the reports that a U.S. missile struck a home in southern Iran where people...
- dailykos.com23:03
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Fri, 4 September 2026
22 reports- Google News - Europe query00:00
Watch US VP Vance on Iran Conflict: “I Wouldn’t Call it a War” | Daybreak Europe 9/4/2026 Bloomberg.com
- Google News - Top Stories06:53
Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears AP News Vance says Trump, US military have prevented ‘energy crisis’ during Iran war Fox News Iran war live: US rules out Iran talks until ship attacks stop Al Jazeera Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will end CNN WATCH: Vance holds White House briefing after Leavitt's departure PBS
- Bloomberg Politics06:55
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. Vice President JD Vance downplayed the scope of the conflict in Iran, saying he would not describe it as “a war” given that major combat operations ended several weeks ago — even though military strikes...
- Bloomberg Politics06:55
Vice President JD Vance downplayed the scope of the conflict in Iran, saying he would not describe it as “a war” given that major combat operations ended several weeks ago — even though military strikes recently intensified in the region. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar has the latest. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Guardian World10:59
Vice-president’s claim US-Iran conflict is not war draws ridicule from Democrat Ro Khanna. Plus, iconic feminist Gloria Steinem dies aged 92 Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. The US vice-president, JD Vance, has responded to claims that an American strike was responsible for killing four people, including a child, at a wedding celebration in southern Iran by saying that “sometimes things happen”. The deaths were reported by the Iranian Red Crescent, which...
- Google News - Top Stories11:27
First Thing: JD Vance accused of ‘gaslighting’ after saying he is skeptical US struck Iranian wedding The Guardian Vance says Trump, US military have prevented ‘energy crisis’ during Iran war foxnews.com Vance "extremely skeptical" U.S. strike hit Iran wedding party, says he wouldn't call conflict a war CBS News ‘I Wouldn’t Call It a War’: Vance Plays Down Recent Iran Strikes The New York Times Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears...
- Google News - Top Stories12:14
Vance says Trump, US military have prevented ‘energy crisis’ during Iran war Fox News Vance says Iran fight isn’t a ‘war’ as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears Anchorage Daily News Vance "extremely skeptical" U.S. strike hit Iran wedding party, says he wouldn't call conflict a war CBS News ‘I Wouldn’t Call It a War’: Vance Plays Down Recent Iran Strikes The New York Times First Thing: JD Vance accused of ‘gaslighting’ after saying he is skeptical US struck Iranian...
- Index.hr (Croatia)12:52
POTPREDSJEDNIK SAD-a JD Vance ne zna kada će završiti rat s Iranom, koji naziva sukobom niskog intenziteta unatoč žrtvama. Kraj sukoba i pad cijena goriva su neizvjesni.
- El Mundo (Spain)20:36
"Yo no lo llamaría una guerra", ha asegurado el mandatario Leer
2 reprints
- wtvm.com4 Sept, 20:52their copy
- manilatimes.net5 Sept, 00:41their copy
- iheart.com21:15
President Trump downplays the Iran conflict, calling it a "military conflict" rather than a "war." He emphasizes the US's success in weakening Iran's military and preventing nuclear weapon development. Despite ongoing talks, Trump warns of potential military escalation if diplomacy fails.
- iheart.com21:15
President Trump downplays the Iran conflict, calling it a "military conflict" rather than a "war." He emphasizes the US's success in weakening Iran's military and preventing nuclear weapon development. Despite ongoing talks, Trump warns of potential military escalation if diplomacy fails.
- iheart.com21:15
President Trump downplays the Iran conflict, calling it a "military conflict" rather than a "war." He emphasizes the US's success in weakening Iran's military and preventing nuclear weapon development. Despite ongoing talks, Trump warns of potential military escalation if diplomacy fails.
- iheart.com21:15
President Trump downplays the Iran conflict, calling it a "military conflict" rather than a "war." He emphasizes the US's success in weakening Iran's military and preventing nuclear weapon development. Despite ongoing talks, Trump warns of potential military escalation if diplomacy fails.
- iheart.com21:15
President Trump downplays the Iran conflict, calling it a "military conflict" rather than a "war." He emphasizes the US's success in weakening Iran's military and preventing nuclear weapon development. Despite ongoing talks, Trump warns of potential military escalation if diplomacy fails.
- iheart.com21:15
President Trump downplays the Iran conflict, calling it a "military conflict" rather than a "war." He emphasizes the US's success in weakening Iran's military and preventing nuclear weapon development. Despite ongoing talks, Trump warns of potential military escalation if diplomacy fails.
- iheart.com21:15
President Trump downplays the Iran conflict, calling it a "military conflict" rather than a "war." He emphasizes the US's success in weakening Iran's military and preventing nuclear weapon development. Despite ongoing talks, Trump warns of potential military escalation if diplomacy fails.
- PBS NewsHour21:18
President Donald Trump said Friday that he calls the Iran war a "military conflict" because he thinks it's "small potatoes" for the United States.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)21:34
Prezydent USA Donald Trump ocenił w piątek, że prowadzona przez niego wojna z Iranem to dla kraju "drobnostka", bo nie przyniosła rekordowych ofiar takich jak np. wojna w Wietnamie. Skomentował tak słowa wiceprezydenta J.D. Vance'a, według którego konflikt z Iranem nie jest wojną.
- PBS NewsHour22:30
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's remarks calling the conflict with Iran "small potatoes," the president's influence over the midterm elections, how Democrats are campaigning and Sen. Susan Collins' remarks on choosing relevance in the GOP over standing on principle.
- Google News - Top Stories22:30
Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes' pbs.org Iran war live: Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’ Al Jazeera Trump calls Iran conflict ‘small potatoes’ and defends Vance’s position that it’s not a ‘war’ AP News Trump downplays Iran ‘military conflict’ as war shows no signs of ending before midterms NBC News Trump downplays war with Iran, in which 18 US service members have been killed so far, as ‘small potatoes’ – as it happened The Guardian
- chinadaily.com.cn23:53
- Al Jazeera English23:55
Trump tells reporters the US is 'not fighting right now' despite a recent exchange of fire with Iran.
Sat, 5 September 2026
2 reports- indiatimes.com00:31
US Iran war: American President Donald Trump defended Vice President JD Vance's remarks about the Iran conflict. Trump stated the ongoing military actions are considered small potatoes for the United States. He noted that U.S. strikes on Iran are intermittent and not a full-scale war. The conflict has resulted in eighteen U.S. service member deaths and significant financial costs. Trump compared these losses to those in Vietnam and other past U.S. military engagements.
- Le Monde (France)03:32
Le président américain a nié mener une guerre en Iran, alors que son armée a perdu 18 soldats et que le conflit enlisé depuis plusieurs mois a coûté plus de 37,5 milliards de dollars aux contribuables.