JD Vance addresses US-Iran conflict and civilian casualty claims

US Vice President JD Vance has addressed the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, stating that peace talks will not occur until Iran ceases attacks on shipping. Vance declined to characterize the current situation as a “war,” citing the lack of active shooting, while defending US military operations in the region.

During his remarks, Vance addressed reports regarding a US strike on a wedding celebration in Kuhestak, southern Iran, which reportedly killed five people, including a child. Vance stated, “What I can say with 100% confidence is that unlike the IRGC, the United States never targets civilians in combat.”

The conflict has had broader economic and humanitarian implications, including record diesel prices in the US and reports of Iranian military fatalities resulting from US strikes. Tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz as the two nations continue their confrontation.