Event Brief
JD Vance: Trump ready to restart Iran military campaign
Filed: May 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: JD Vance says Trump is “locked and loaded” on Iran but still pursuing nuclear talks.
WHO: JD Vance
WHAT: JD Vance says Trump is “locked and loaded” to restart a military campaign against Iran if nuclear talks fail.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 2:27 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Vance linked the military option to the failure of nuclear talks to permanently block Iran’s nuclear weapon.
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