The White House has outlined the Trump administration’s response to recent military strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Vice President JD Vance stated on Meet the Press that the strikes were aimed at disabling Iran’s nuclear capabilities and not intended to start a war. “We’re not at war with Iran … We destroyed the Iranian nuclear program … and we did it without endangering the lives of American pilots. That’s an incredible thing,” Vance said as per The White House release.
Vance emphasized that the administration is focused on achieving peace and avoiding a long-term conflict. During his appearance on This Week, he stated that the U.S. does not intend to deploy ground forces and that the next steps depend on whether Iran chooses to engage diplomatically or take further aggressive action.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reinforced the administration’s position during his appearance on Face the Nation, stating that the U.S. is prepared to enter negotiations if Iran opts for a diplomatic approach. He noted that the course of future actions will be determined by Iran’s response.
The administration presented the strikes as a strategic action, asserting that their goal is to prevent nuclear development while leaving the door open for future talks.
