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White House Defends VP Vance Amid Iran Strikes
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: White House officials reject claims that VP Vance distanced himself from Operation Epic Fury during ongoing Iran strikes.
WHO: White House
WHAT: Defending Vice President JD Vance's involvement in military operations
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 4:56 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: To counter claims of Vance's absence during military operations
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