Former United States Vice-President Mike Pence has defended Donald Trump’s decision to launch military action against Iran, describing the move as a necessary response to the country’s role in sponsoring terrorism.
Pence also disagreed with claims that the war contributed to the Republicans’ election defeat, insisting that the outcome should not be blamed on the military conflict.
Speaking on the issue, Pence said: “I just disagree with the vice president that we lost the elections because of the war.
“Trump was absolutely right to take the fight, for the first time in history, directly to the leading state sponsor of terrorism in the world.”
His remarks highlight his support for Trump’s approach towards Iran and his defence of the administration’s military decisions amid ongoing political debate over the conflict and its impact on the Republican Party.
