Trump's Kharg Island post was a message to Iran, says JD Vance

JD Vance said Donald Trump's Kharg Island post was aimed at Iran. He said the post signalled intent but did not announce military action.

In Short

• JD Vance said Trump's post was intended as a signal to Tehran
• He said the President was not announcing any military move online
• Vance made the remarks while responding to questions about Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump was sending a message to Iran with his social media post about Kharg Island, Vice President JD Vance said on Monday.

Vance made the remarks when he was asked about Trump's post, saying the President was using social media to send a signal to the Iranians rather than to announce military action.

"The president likes to switch it up on social media a little bit," Vance said.

He added, "He would be the first to say he doesn't make announcements about military actions on social media, but I think that he's sending a message to the Iranians."

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