White House denies considering nuclear strikes on Iran
The White House has swiftly addressed allegations that Vice President JD Vance suggested a possible nuclear response towards Iran. Clarifying Vance's comments on military strategies, officials asserted that his words were misconstrued and should n...
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Washington: The White House denied Tuesday that remarks by Vice President JD Vance about military operations in Iran had contained any suggestion of a US nuclear strike against the Islamic republic.
After Vance said US forces have tools they "so far haven't decided to use" to enforce a dramatic ultimatum from President Donald Trump, the White House said on X: "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons."
Also Read: ‘Stay indoors for next 48 hours, avoid military sites’: India issues advisory for nationals in Iran
The post was in response to one from an account associated with former vice president Kamala Harris that said Vance implied Trump "might use nuclear weapons."
After Vance said US forces have tools they "so far haven't decided to use" to enforce a dramatic ultimatum from President Donald Trump, the White House said on X: "Literally nothing @VP said here 'implies' this, you absolute buffoons."
Also Read: ‘Stay indoors for next 48 hours, avoid military sites’: India issues advisory for nationals in Iran
The post was in response to one from an account associated with former vice president Kamala Harris that said Vance implied Trump "might use nuclear weapons."
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