US-Iran Conflict and Review of the Kuhestak Wedding Strike
US Vice President JD Vance stated that there is no active conflict, refrained from labeling the situation with Iran as a war, and confirmed that the wedding strike in Kuhestak is under review.
During a briefing at the White House, US Vice President JD Vance stated that the six-month tension currently does not involve active conflict and therefore they do not call it a war.
Debate on Conflict and Definition of War
US Vice President JD Vance responded to questions about whether the conflict would end before the midterm elections in November. Stating that there is currently no active combat environment, Vance expressed that he does not characterize the situation as a war.
Review of the Kuhestak Wedding Strike
Vance confirmed that the missile strike hitting a wedding in the Iranian city of Kuhestak, which resulted in the deaths of at least five civilians, is under review. Stating that the Washington administration is investigating the matter, the official noted that they approach Tehran's claims with extreme skepticism due to the reporting history of Iranian state media.
Conditions Set for Negotiations
Certain conditions have been put forward for the Washington administration to resume negotiations with Tehran. Vance clearly stated that negotiations will not begin until Iran stops its attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Attacks Targeting Gulf Countries
The Iranian side announced that it launched attacks on bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates in retaliation for crimes committed by the US against the Iranian people. The Kuwaiti administration condemned the repeated attacks on its territory, describing the situation as a violation of sovereignty.