Trump and Vance Signal No Quick End to Iran Conflict

On August 6, 2026, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance addressed the ongoing situation with Iran, indicating that a resolution is not imminent. Trump stated he would prefer a deal over military action, saying he does not want to kill people, and claimed Iran had begged the U.S. not to attack. Vance downplayed a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, saying Netanyahu did not confront him, and described resolving the Iran situation as 'messy' and time-consuming. Meanwhile, a former Israeli Air Force chief warned that Trump is losing military leverage on Iran, and analysts suggest Trump is stuck in a war with no clear exit. Trump himself asserted that everything is going exceptionally regarding Iran.