At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'
Vice President JD Vance addressed the media at a White House briefing, emphasizing that the ongoing war with Iran will not be a 'forever war.' He defended President Trump's policies while navigating questions about potential political ambitions and the implications of the Iran conflict. The briefing highlighted the political dynamics as both Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are seen as potential successors to Trump in 2028.
- ▪Vance reassured that the Iran war will not become a 'forever war.'
- ▪He faced questions regarding Trump's policies and potential political ambitions.
- ▪The Iran conflict has significantly impacted global oil trade and U.S. gas prices.
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- ▪ At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever' — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be ’forever’ — Investing.com — News
- ▪ Watch: Vance takes questions on Iran, "anti-weaponization fund," more at White House briefing — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Watch live: Vance leads White House briefing as Iran negotiations linger — The Hill
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At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 20, 2026, 08:18 AMUpdated May 20, 2026, 08:18 AMWASHINGTON, May 19 - Vice President JD Vance reassured Americans on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's war with Iran will not become a "forever war," using a White House briefing to defend his boss's policies as speculation about his potential successor builds.Standing in for press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is on maternity leave, Vance fielded questions from journalists for nearly an hour in a mostly measured manner, a contrast to Trump's more confrontational style.He declined to rule out using taxpayer money to compensate people convicted of assaulting police officers during the January 6, 2021,…
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