# Vance Downplays Iran War as it Drives up Costs & Mortgage Rates Surge

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Podcast: [Erin Burnett OutFront](https://stenobird.com/podcast/erin-burnett-outfront-314236)
Published: 2026-09-04T00:25:00+00:00
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