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Vance says, "I wouldn't call it a war" when asked about Iran

Name: Vance says, "I wouldn't call it a war" when asked about Iran
Uploaded: 2026-09-03T16:32:00-0400
Duration: 3 min 36 s
Description: Iran's latest attacks did not impact military facilities used by the U.S., military officials say, after Iran claimed it targeted U.S. forces in Kuwait. When Vice President JD Vance was asked about the conflict's timeline during a press briefing on Thursday, he stopped short of calling it a war. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman has more.

Iran's latest attacks did not impact military facilities used by the U.S., military officials say, after Iran claimed it targeted U.S. forces in Kuwait. When Vice President JD Vance was asked about the conflict's timeline during a press briefing on Thursday, he stopped short of calling it a war. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman has more.