During a White House press briefing on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance addressed the ongoing military tensions between the United States and Iran. When asked about the nature of the conflict, Vance explicitly rejected the label of "war," noting that there is currently no active, sustained shooting despite recent flare-ups in hostilities.

In the same briefing, Vance confirmed that the U.S. government is investigating an airstrike that reportedly struck a home during a wedding celebration in Iran. While the Vice President stated that the administration is looking into the matter because they "care" and want to determine the facts, the incident has drawn significant attention due to the reported casualties. Iranian officials and state media have stated that the strike resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a 22-year-old woman, and left nearly 70 others wounded. The investigation remains ongoing as the administration faces scrutiny regarding the timeline and nature of the broader conflict, which has persisted for over six months.