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The Digest:

The White House has denied that Vice President JD Vance's remarks about military operations in Iran suggested a US nuclear strike against the Islamic Republic. Vance had said US forces have tools they "so far haven't decided to use" to enforce President Donald Trump's ultimatum. The White House responded on X, calling any nuclear implication "literally nothing," he said, adding, "you absolute buffoons." The denial followed speculation from a Kamala Harris-affiliated account that Vance implied Trump "might use nuclear weapons."

Key Points:
  • The denial aims to de-escalate fears of nuclear warfare.
  • Vance's vague language had sparked speculation about US intentions.
  • Trump's ultimatum to Iran remains in place.
  • The exchange highlights heightened US-Iran tensions.
  • The White House used unusually sharp language to dismiss the claim.
Sources: Punch Newspapers, AFP