Vance Says Trump Will Keep Iran Conflict From Becoming a Forever War

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump would prevent American involvement in Iran from turning into an indefinite war, defending the administration's approach during a televised town hall in Fort Worth, Texas. His remarks were broadcast on October 29 in the United States, early October 30 in Israel, in response to a voter who questioned the administration's record on ending foreign wars. Vance acknowledged frustration with American military interventions in the Middle East and referred to his own service in Iraq. He said that opposition to such interventions had helped draw him into politics. He nevertheless distinguished criticism of misguided interventions from rejecting every use of the U.S. military, arguing that the two positions were different. “We've been involved in Iran for seven months,” Vance said, contrasting that period with what he described as 47 years of tension between Washington and Tehran. He repeated his assurance later in the answer: “Donald Trump is never going to let this be a forever war.” Vance said Trump would achieve American objectives and then turn his attention to other priorities. The questioner said their first vote in 2024 had gone to Trump and Vance, citing promises of change, affordability, accountability and an end to foreign wars. The voter asked where the administration had fallen short and why Republicans should retain voters' trust. The exchange formed part of a pre-recorded, hour-long town hall hosted by Jesse Watters. Vance's answer set out no specific date for ending U.S. involvement in Iran.