Vice President JD Vance tells reporters that he would not characterize the U.S. conflict with Iran as “a war,” even as hostilities continue. Speaking during a White House press briefing, Vance says that “right now” there is no active shooting, while acknowledging that clashes have flared in multiple places.
The outlets report his comments as a way to frame the situation and potentially signal a policy posture. TIME and The Hill focus on Vance’s specific language about the absence of active shooting at the moment, while Al-Monitor adds context that the remarks come amid ongoing clashes and broader discussion within the Trump administration about whether to draw down or reframe the conflict. Across the coverage, Vance’s position centers on terminology and the current operational status rather than declaring an end to all forms of tension.
