Pratik AgrawalUS President Donald Trump said Vice President JD Vance’s remarks about the Iran conflict have not damaged their relationship, and added he would order a similar operation again if needed.
Trump Dismisses Any Rift With Vance Over Iran Remarks
US President Donald Trump has brushed off claims that Vice President JD Vance’s comments on the Iran conflict strained ties between them. Trump told reporters the Iran conflict remarks had not changed anything in their working relationship.
Vance earlier posted on social media platform X that the military operation against Iran was a key reason behind the Republican Party’s recent election setback. His comments sparked speculation about tension inside the administration over the Iran conflict.
“He Was Right,” Trump Says
Reporters asked Trump directly whether Vance’s statement had affected their bond. He gave a clear answer.
“No, not at all (it hasn’t affected us, editor’s note). A lot of people didn’t like what he said, but I didn’t mind. He was right.”
Trump did not stop there. He also said he would launch the same kind of operation against Iran again, should the situation demand it.
Background on the Iran Conflict
The United States and Israel began striking targets inside Iran on February 28. Iran responded with its own missile strikes soon after. The Iran conflict has cooled down in recent weeks, but it still remains unresolved.
Separately, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump wants to settle the Iran conflict through negotiations rather than further military action.
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