The key facts

  • US Vice President JD Vance ruled out the conflict with Iran turning into an 'endless war'
  • The conflict began on February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on Iran
  • Negotiations after the June framework agreement collapsed over disputes about freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

Vance: there will be no 'endless war'

US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that the conflict with Iran will not turn into a protracted one, expressing confidence that President Donald Trump will achieve the administration's goals. 'If you are worried about another endless war — Donald Trump will never allow this to become an endless war,' he said on Fox News, adding that Trump 'will accomplish America's tasks, and then we will focus on other matters.' Anadolu reported this.

Context of the conflict

The statement came amid continued tensions between the US and Iran. According to Anadolu, the conflict began on February 28, when the US and Israel struck Iran, and Tehran responded by attacking Israel and American positions in Arab countries. In June, the sides signed a framework agreement and began negotiations, but they later collapsed due to disagreements over the freedom and security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz — a key route for global shipments of energy resources and goods.