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strikeAug 6, 2026

US to use military, economic, diplomatic tools to end Iran war: Vance

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The US will use military, economic and diplomatic tools to bring the Iran conflict to a resolution, Vice President JD Vance said in an interview with Fox News Wednesday. Asked about the setbacks in negotiations with Iran, Vance cited two factors: “Number one, the Iranians are extraordinarily difficult people.

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  • Mehdi EditorBy Mehdi Editor

    The US will use military, economic and diplomatic tools to bring the Iran conflict to a resolution, Vice President JD Vance said in an interview with Fox News Wednesday. Asked about the setbacks in negotiations with Iran, Vance cited two factors: “Number one, the Iranians are ext…

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