U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance offered his immediate reaction to President Donald Trump's announcement of a complete ceasefire between Iran and Israel. He emphasized that the twelve-day conflict ended with a significant achievement for global security: dismantling Iran's nuclear program without any American casualties.
While Vance was being interviewed on Fox News' Special Report, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that "Israel and Iran have fully agreed to a total and complete ceasefire," scheduled to be phased in over the next 24 hours.
According to Trump, the process will culminate in an official declaration marking the end of the war: "In 12 hours, Israel will initiate the ceasefire, and in 24 hours, the world will officially celebrate the end of the 12-day war."
Shortly after the announcement, J.D. Vance confirmed that the administration had been working tirelessly to achieve this outcome: "We thought we could achieve it before this program aired, and it seems the president has managed to do it. He has been working the phones constantly and has been extremely clear about the U.S. national objective: preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon."
U.S. Operation Achieves Key Military Objective
Vance highlighted that the U.S. operation succeeded in "obliterating" Iran's nuclear program: "A week ago, Iran was very close to having a nuclear weapon. Now, they are incapable of building one with the equipment they have because we destroyed it. That's a very, very big deal," he stated.
Beyond the nuclear program, Iran's conventional missile capabilities—which posed a direct threat to Israel—were also neutralized. "They have accomplished a significant military goal," the Vice President added.
No American Casualties
One of the most notable points was the absence of American casualties in the operation: "Without losing a single soldier, we have taken what was a threatening nuclear program that could destabilize the world, and now it no longer exists."
Vance suggested that this moment might herald a new trajectory for the Middle East: "What the Iranians have shown is they are not adept in warfare. The president has pressed the reset button. Tomorrow is truly a new day. The end of the 12-day war, the end of Iran's nuclear program, and I believe, the beginning of something very significant for peace in the region."
As of now, neither Iran nor Israel has officially confirmed the ceasefire announced by Trump, although the process is expected to be completed in the coming hours as both countries wrap up their "final ongoing missions."
Understanding the Recent Ceasefire Between Iran and Israel
What was the outcome of the U.S. operation against Iran's nuclear program?
The U.S. operation successfully dismantled Iran's nuclear program, rendering them incapable of developing a nuclear weapon with their existing equipment.
Were there any American casualties in the operation?
No, the operation was completed without any American casualties.
Has the ceasefire been officially confirmed by Iran and Israel?
As of now, neither Iran nor Israel has officially confirmed the ceasefire announced by President Trump, but it is expected to be formalized soon.