US VP JD Vance opposed US involvement in Israel-Iran war: report

Prior to the attack on Iran, a heated exchange reportedly took place between American and Israeli officials during a telephone call, with US Vice President JD Vance strongly opposing the strikes.

He asserted that Israel was pressuring the US into being dragged into war.

The inside story of this conversation was revealed by the Times of Israel, which reported that Vice President Vance firmly rejected the idea of US involvement in the conflict, leading to sharp exchanges between the two sides.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Israeli officials reportedly insisted that the US actively join the military campaign, expressing frustration over what they perceived as Washington’s slow response.

They also voiced disappointment over the two-week delay before any significant military action.

Vice President Vance condemned the pressure tactics and warned that Israel was attempting to pull the US into a wider regional conflict.

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“Iran’s nuclear ambitions have been obliterated,” Secretary Hegseth declared at the outset of the briefing. “The operation President Trump planned was bold and brilliant—demonstrating to the world that American deterrence is back.”