US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says - Reuters
US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says Reuters
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"The idea that we’re going to be in a Middle Eastern war for years with no end in sight — there is no chance that will happen."
— JD Vance , Politician
"My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy. But one thing is certain: I will never allow the world's number-one sponsor of terror — which they are by far — to have a nuclear weapon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I do think we have to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past."
— JD Vance , Politician
"We will not tolerate powerful missiles targeting the American people."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"The United States did not start this conflict, but we will finish it."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"If you kill or threaten Americans anywhere in the world — as Iran has — then we will hunt you down, and we will kill you."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"The United States did not start the conflict with Iran but intends to finish it."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"All I want is freedom for the people."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"[The ayatollahs] will then be ready for you to overthrow them."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"heavy and pinpoint bombing will continue uninterrupted throughout the week or as long as necessary to achieve our objective of PEACE THROUGHOUT THE MIDDLE EAST AND, INDEED, THE WORLD!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Tim Walz is the Governor of Minnesota.
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Vice President JD Vance stated that there is 'no chance' the U.S. will enter a prolonged Middle East war, emphasizing a preference for diplomatic solutions over military intervention.
Vice President JD Vance assured that any U.S. military action against Iran would not lead to a prolonged conflict, highlighting a preference for diplomatic resolutions.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. did not initiate the conflict with Iran but intends to 'finish it,' emphasizing a decisive military mission.
The U.S. initiates Operation Epic Fury against Iran, aiming for a 'massive and sustained' campaign, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth describing it as 'the most lethal, most complex, and most-precision aerial operation in history.'
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that the U.S. did not start the conflict with Iran but intends to 'finish it,' amid concerns about the conflict's escalation.
Vice President JD Vance stated that even if President Trump decides to strike Iran, there is 'no chance' such action would lead to a prolonged U.S. war lasting years.
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