{
  "id": 5439088,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T22:58:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1525318/iran-war-not-war-us-vp-vance-says"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington: US Vice President JD Vance refrained from labeling the ongoing conflict with Iran as a war, despite ongoing clashes six months into the conflict. Vance's remarks came as President Donald Trump attempts to put an end to the conflict that has brought his administration to a standstill. According to Vance, there is currently no active shooting taking place. He acknowledged that there have been instances of flare-ups but emphasized that major combat operations only lasted for six weeks after the US-Israel war began on February 28. When asked when the conflict would end, Vance responded that he did not know the answer, as it would have to be determined by the Iranians themselves. After a period of calm, fresh clashes emerged with US raids on Sunday, further complicating the situation. Vance reiterated that the United States would not resume talks with Iran until it ceases attacks on commercial shipping. However, with fuel prices threatening to cost Trump's Republicans their control of Congress, his administration has begun emphasizing that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are now returning to pre-war levels. Vance stated that Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz is effectively gone, noting that oil and gas exports from the strait were virtually nonexistent three months ago and are now close to pre-conflict levels. Trump's approval ratings are near record lows, as he finds himself in a quagmire with the Islamic republic. The conflict has resulted in the death of eighteen US troops and thousands of people in Iran and Lebanon.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he would not categorise the Iran war as a war, despite continuing clashes with Teheran six months after the start of the conflict.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Vance says US not talking to Iran unless they stop shooting at ships",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/vance-says-us-not-talking-to-iran-unless-they-stop-shooting-at-ships",
        "published": "2026-09-03T18:25:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Vance says US not talking to Iran unless they stop shooting at ships",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/vance-says-us-not-talking-to-iran-unless-they-stop-shooting-at-ships-5388334",
        "published": "2026-09-03T18:39:56.000Z"
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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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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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",
        "title": "JD Vance say U.S. cuts contact with Iran over Hormuz, China willing to back embargo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/jd-vance-say-u-s-cuts-contact-with-iran-over-hormuz-china-willing-to",
        "published": "2026-09-03T21:17:13.000Z"
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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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