JD Vance explained why the US is threatening Iran and it was an eye-opening case of deja vu all over again

It’s always dangerous when the White House lets JD Vance off the leash, emerging from the dark like a toddler who’s just had way too many Haribos.

At his latest public apppearance, the Vice President was speaking to negotiations between the US and Iran when he brought up nuclear weapons, and it’s fair to say his phrasing raised red flags. A lot of red flags.

NOW – Vance says, “we’ve seen evidence,” Iran is trying to rebuild nuclear weapons. pic.twitter.com/dCw7aMcQYq

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) February 25, 2026

The US has been down this path before and dragged the rest of the world with it. Faulty evidence and nuclear weapons as justification for a military attack doesn’t end well for anyone.

Vance’s preemptive rationale for attacking an already fragile region caught the attention of everyone on Twitter.

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Oh brother. We’re doing this bullshit again. https://t.co/5IWQ027Xtj

— Roy Drones Jr (@chiweethedog) February 26, 2026

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Were they lying 8 months ago, now, or both? pic.twitter.com/HpTv8z9JYR

— (@MmHabitual) February 25, 2026

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Feels very like the “weapons of mass destruction” lies

— Real News Éire (@real_eire) February 25, 2026

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Manufacturing consent for what’s upcoming ? https://t.co/GDXUpnZnV6

— MenchOsint (@MenchOsint) February 25, 2026

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Trump said they would be unable to rebuild for years.

— The Green Dragon Tavern (@greendragonhq) February 25, 2026

6.

Oh. Like WMDs?

F right off with that.

— Ava Petrucci (@mmeJen) February 26, 2026

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The Trump position is that Iran’s nuclear program has been obliterated and also it is an imminent threat warranting pre-emptive war. This is even stupider than what the Bush people argued in 2002/2003. https://t.co/Zb4U5R3hRB

— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) February 26, 2026