BIZARRE: 12 - What They Never Told You

Economic, military, diplomatic or covert pressure? Vance on Trump's toolkit for dealing with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the Trump administration has several options for dealing with Iran, ranging from economic and diplomatic pressure to military and covert action, as the seven-month-old conflict between Washington and Tehran continues to escalate.

The Times of India · Sep 4

US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition

US Vice President JD Vance said Washington is investigating a deadly strike on an Iranian wedding after weapons experts assessed that the damage was likely caused by a direct hit from a US munition. Iran reported five deaths and nearly 70 injuries following Tuesday’s strike in southern Iran, escalating scrutiny.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Oil Price Today (September 4): Crude oil at $96, set for a 7% weekly surge as Iran, US exchange attacks. What’s next?

The latest US attacks, which killed and wounded dozens of people, including Iranian civilians, have resulted in the most intense clashes between the two countries since July. The conflict, which began with US-Israeli strikes at the end of February, has now entered its seventh month.

The Economic Times · Sep 4

JD Vance reacts to airstrike that killed four at Iran wedding: ‘Things happen’

The vice-president says he’s ‘extremely skeptical’ of Iran reports when asked whether US was responsible for deaths

The Guardian - US · Sep 3

JD Vance took over the White House press briefing — and took it in a very unexpected direction

ANALYSIS: In a surprisingly long briefing, the vice president managed to claim that there is no war in Iran, that sauerkraut from RFK Jr made him rapidly lose weight, and that Americans should build nuclear reactors in their backyards next to data centers. Holly Baxter writes about a briefing that…

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Trump Death Rumours Surge Across Social Media Following Cryptic White House Post Announcing Surprise JD Vance Briefing

A cryptic social media post from the White House sparked unfounded rumours about President Trump's health, highlighting the power of speculation and misinformation in the digital age.

International Business Times UK · Sep 3

‘I wouldn’t call it a war’: JD Vance’s jaw-dropper after reporter asks about Iran timeline

Vice President downplays nature of conflict that has no end in sight after more than six months

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Vance sidesteps endorsing Thune to continue as leader, plays coy on 2028 plans

A day after Donald Trump said flatly that someone else will be president in two-and-a-half years, Vice President JD Vance reignited the 2028 embers Thursday with another turn at the White House briefing room podium, though he played coy about his own plans. Vance sparred with reporters over the conflict…

Roll Call · Sep 3

First Thing: Aid operations in aftermath of deadly Nepal floods hampered by conditions

Guardian reporters in Nepal have witnessed first-hand the scenes of destruction and grief after the flash floods

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3

JD Vance allies dismiss Ted Cruz as Texas senator explores 2028 presidential run

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The Independent UK · Sep 3