Vance steps into limelight on Iran war as Rubio lays low

Vice President Vance is increasingly visible in defending the Trump administration's Iran military operation while Secretary of State Rubio has maintained a lower profile on the conflict. Vance appeared alongside President Trump in the Oval Office on Monday to launch an antifraud initiative, positioning himself as a key administration voice even as questions persist about his past isolationist foreign policy positions. The vice president's more prominent role suggests the White House is relying on him to publicly justify military actions that contrast with his earlier skepticism toward military interventions abroad. Vance's visibility on the issue may signal confidence in the operation's direction or an attempt to shore up internal messaging as the conflict continues.