Vance most skeptical voice in Trump’s inner circle on Iran strikes: New York Times report
By Max Rego
Published on April 7, 2026.
Vice President Vance, a former Marine Corps veteran who served in the Iraq War, has opposed President Trump's decision to authorize full-scale strikes against Iran, according to a report by The New York Times. The report also revealed that Vance expressed skepticism about joining Israel in a regime-change war against Iran. He argued against war before the 2024 presidential election and argued that it would be a distraction of resources and be costly to the country. Vance also raised concerns about how a war with Iran would impact the U.S. munitions stockpile. Other administration officials, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, also supported the strikes but were reportedly ambivalent.
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