Did JD Vance oppose Trump’s Iran strikes before backing the war?
US Vice President JD Vance is facing questions over his stance on the escalating conflict with Iran after reports suggested he initially had reservations about launching military strikes. While President Donald Trump authorised the operation alongside Israel, officials say Vance later backed the decision despite earlier concerns about escalation and American casualties. In this report, we examine what Vance said about the Iran strikes, how the Trump administration is defending the operation, and why the growing conflict is raising fears of a wider Middle East war.
