Vice President JD Vance clarified on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that the U.S. is not at war with Iran, but rather with Iran’s nuclear program. This statement came after President Trump announced U.S. military action against three Iranian nuclear sites, marking a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran relations. Vance stated that he could not confirm with absolute certainty that Iran’s nuclear facilities were completely destroyed, but he believed the U.S. actions had substantially delayed Iran’s capability to develop a nuclear weapon.
Vance reiterated that the objective was to impair Iran’s nuclear ambitions and defended the U.S. strategy, indicating that the military strikes were warranted following Israel’s earlier attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. Following the U.S. actions, Iran retaliated with strikes against Israel, leading to heightened tensions in the region. In this context, Vance noted that while the U.S. had received some indirect signals from Iran regarding their next moves, the possibility of Iran disrupting shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz would be “suicidal” for its economy.
Furthermore, Vance suggested that the U.S. desires peace with Iran, contingent upon the cessation of its nuclear weapons program, and criticized Iran for its failure to engage in meaningful diplomacy. He expressed skepticism about Iran’s military capabilities, implying that the country could benefit from pursuing peaceful negotiations. Trump’s rhetoric intensified the situation, threatening greater military retaliation should Iran respond to U.S. actions. The U.S. response followed a history of increasing military tensions between Israel and Iran, with ongoing conflicts exacerbating geopolitical instability.
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