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JD Vance Rejects 'War' Label for Iran Conflict as the Administration Maintains Control of Strait of Hormuz

Vice President JD Vance stated that the U.S. is not currently in a state of war with Iran, noting that there is no active shooting and the conflict is currently a matter of Iranians shooting at ships. Vance argued against setting artificial timelines for the end of the conflict, suggesting that the reality of the conclusion depends on the Iranians. During the same period, the administration announced that the U.S. military successfully escorted approximately 15 million to 17 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. While independent shipping trackers report that these volumes remain below pre-war levels, the administration maintains that the waterway is becoming less critical as new land pipelines are developed. President Trump has emphasized that the U.S. and Israeli military campaign has been devastating for Iran's navy and air force, which has suffered an estimated $270 billion in damage. Despite the ongoing hostilities, the administration continues to use a combination of economic pressure and threats of escalation to maintain its position. President Trump stated that an agreement with Iran is currently not worth the paper it is written on, as the country has has given them many chances.

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