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VP Vance declines end date for US-Iran conflict.

US Vice President JD Vance declined to specify when the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran might conclude, speaking at a White House briefing on Thursday. He questioned the term "war," stating there is no active shooting, though he recognised some areas have seen flare-ups. Vance also accused Iran of preventing traffic flow in the Strait of Hormuz.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 September 2026 at 0:41

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