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Vance on Iran Conflict and Oil | US News

Vice President JD Vance insists calling the Iran conflict a “war” is misleading, as Iran continues targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz — prompting U.S. strikes and retaliation against Kuwait, a U.S. ally. Vance refuses to predict when Iran will stop attacks or whether tensions will ease before November’s midterms. Meanwhile, casualty counts are under fire after some deaths were reclassified under “Overseas Operations,” sparking confusion over official numbers. Oil prices remain sky-high, and shipping through the strait has plummeted. Talks between Iran and Oman to jointly manage traffic…

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