Vice President Vance Exposes Iranian Propaganda, Reaffirms America’s Commitment to Justice
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Vice President JD Vance rejected Iran’s baseless accusation of a U.S. strike on a wedding, highlighting the U.S. military’s integrity and the administration’s efforts to restore strength and discipline to the armed forces.
Vice President JD Vance told reporters that he is "extremely skeptical" of Iran's state media report that a U.S. strike hit a wedding party, making it clear that the United States "never targets civilians in combat"—a testament to the unmatched moral standards of the U.S. military. Vance emphasized that any alleged mistakes would be investigated promptly, demonstrating America’s unwavering commitment to justice and civilian safety, in stark contrast to Iran’s record of endangering innocents.
Vance also strongly defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, describing him as a close friend and praising his bold efforts to restore a "warrior spirit" within the Department of Defense. He lauded Hegseth as "an amazing secretary of war" whose leadership is making the U.S. military more effective and ready to confront threats from adversaries like Iran.
When asked about the broader U.S.-Iran conflict, Vance rightly refused to characterize the situation as a war, pointing out that there is no active shooting and that major combat operations had ended after the successful destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities—a critical blow to a rogue regime.
The briefing marked Vance's first press conference since the departure of his communications director, and he remained focused on national security, declining to be distracted by unrelated topics such as the deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos or domestic policy issues.