White House Rejects Rumors of Nuclear Strike on Iran; Blasts Critics Over Misinterpretation

The controversy erupted after Vance mentioned that the U.S. possesses powerful weaponry "not yet authorized for use" to enforce President Trump’s ultimatum against Tehran. In a sharp rebuttal on X (formerly Twitter), the White House characterized the misinterpretation of these remarks as a product of political misinformation.

The response came after an account linked to former Vice President Kamala Harris suggested that Trump was considering the nuclear option. Reacting with uncharacteristic bluntness, the White House posted, "The VP’s words literally imply no such thing, you morons." The administration emphasized that while all conventional military options remain on the table to address the Iranian crisis, the leap to nuclear rhetoric is both inaccurate and irresponsible.