In the wake of recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Vice President JD Vance has now reportedly sharply criticized media outlets for their coverage, accusing them of bias and failure to investigate key issues surrounding the conflict.
The strikes, ordered by President Donald Trump and executed with significant military force, have sparked a contentious debate about their effectiveness and implications for U.S. foreign policy.
During a social media post, Vance highlighted what he described as a selective and incomplete portrayal of a leaked intelligence report that questioned the success of the strikes.
“The American media is full of the least curious, least insightful people in our country,” he remarked, emphasizing that the report lacked context and was reported without a thorough examination of its validity.
He contended that the media’s framing of the situation contradicted the assessments of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as well as statements from Iranian officials and U.S. defense leaders.
Vance elaborated on the strikes, noting that a dozen 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs were deployed against Iran’s primary nuclear site, inflicting substantial damage. “No one disputes they hit their targets,” he stated, asserting that the military operation had effectively delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
He characterized the debate as not about whether Iran could build a nuclear weapon—arguing that they cannot—but rather about how quickly they might be able to recover from the damage inflicted.
The Vice President also expressed concern over the motivations behind the leaks from the intelligence community, questioning why incomplete reports were being disseminated against elected officials.
“Why have the same reporters who have gotten so much wrong learned so little?” he asked, suggesting that a more critical investigation into these leaks was warranted.
Vance concluded by warning that the media’s tendency to amplify unverified narratives could undermine their own credibility. “President Trump has obliterated the Iranian nuclear program,” he said, urging the press to focus on the broader implications of their reporting.
As tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high, Vance’s comments reflect a growing frustration among some political leaders regarding the role of the media in shaping public perception of military actions and foreign policy decisions.
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