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J. D. Vance: “The Iranian backed groups in the region were involved in…”

Featuring: J. D. Vance, Republican | Vice President of the United States | National

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Vice President JD Vance Briefs Members of the Media, Jun. 18, 2026

Published | Video Starts at 42:24

But again, this is so far in advance because it assumes a transformation in Iranian behavior. Thank you so much, Mr. Vice President. As you know, The Iranian backed groups in the region were involved in this war and they damaged US Facilities and your allies as well. How this agreement affect Iran backed groups across the region, especially the Iranian backed groups in Iraq. And my second question, this agreement requires Iran to stop attacking the Kurdish opposition in Kurdistan region, which they did two days ago. (42:24–42:31)

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Asserts that Iranian-backed groups damaged US facilities and allies.

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