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  "id": 5416728,
  "title": "Vance: US investigating strike on Iran wedding 'very fully'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/vance-us-investigating-strike-on-iran-wedding-very-fully",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T21:15:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
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    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/vance-us-investigating-strike-iran-wedding-very-fully"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Vice President JD Vance announced on Thursday that the United States is conducting an extensive investigation into the military strikes on a wedding in Iran, which resulted in at least four deaths and numerous other casualties along the southern coast. During a press briefing at the White House, Vance expressed skepticism about Iranian state media's reporting of the events, stating that the US never targets civilians in combat and will thoroughly investigate the incident if any mistakes occur. He emphasized that the ongoing military operations in the region are not considered a formal war, as there has been no active shooting for a considerable period. Vance highlighted the strategic importance of controlling the Strait of Hormuz for the US, as Iran's ongoing blockade of commercial shipping through the waterway poses a threat to global energy markets. The US Navy has maintained a counter-blockade in response to Iran's actions. Vance concluded the briefing by urging Iran to cease its aggressive behavior, warning that the country's actions could lead to dire consequences for the American economy.",
  "summary": "Vance: US investigating strike on Iran wedding 'very fully' Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Thu, 09/03/2026 - 20:18 The US vice president insisted that there is no ongoing 'war' with Iran US Vice President JD Vance take questions from reporters at the White House in Washington, on 3 September 2026 (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) Off US Vice President JD Vance told reporters on Thursday that the US…",
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Vance: US probing airstrike that Iran says hit a wedding party",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/vance-us-probing-airstrike-that-iran-says-hit-a-wedding-party",
        "published": "2026-09-03T18:46:35.000Z"
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        "title": "Iran hits US targets as Washington says probing wedding strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/iran-hits-us-targets-as-washington-says-probing-wedding-strike",
        "published": "2026-09-03T18:53:55.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Iran hits US targets as Washington says probing wedding strike",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/iran-hits-us-targets-as-washington-says-probing-wedding-strike-5394715",
        "published": "2026-09-03T19:27:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Vance: US probing airstrike that Iran says hit a wedding party",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/vance-us-probing-airstrike-that-iran-says-hit-a-wedding-party-5395394",
        "published": "2026-09-03T19:34:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "'I wouldn't call it a war,' Vance says after Iran hostilities flare",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/i-wouldnt-call-it-a-war-vance-says-after-iran-hostilities-flare",
        "published": "2026-09-03T19:46:26.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Haaretz",
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        "published": "2026-09-03T21:17:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Iran war is not a war, US VP Vance says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/iran-war-is-not-a-war-us-vp-vance-says-5439088",
        "published": "2026-09-03T22:58:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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