US Prioritizes Cheap Oil and Preventing Iran's Nuclear Weapons, Says VP Vans
US Vice President J.D. Vans outlined America's strategic priorities regarding Iran in a Fox News interview, emphasizing a selective use of diplomatic, military, and economic tools to pressure Tehran. Vans stated that Washington's top priority is to keep oil and gas prices low for Americans, followed by ensuring that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons. He expressed confidence that the confrontation will end with the US in a stronger position, Iran remaining without nuclear arms, and stability returning to the Strait of Hormuz, which is crucial for global oil prices.
However, Vans acknowledged the unpredictability of Iran, noting that Tehran often violates commitments and agreements. His remarks align with those of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant, who told Newsmax that the US plans unprecedented measures against Iran. Bessant described a combined strategy of economic isolation and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to prevent any goods from entering or leaving Iranian ports.
This tough stance aims to sever the Iranian regime's economic lifelines, cut off its access to the global financial system, and prevent funding for terrorism and military projects. These coordinated efforts reflect the Biden administration's determination to apply maximum pressure on Iran to curb its nuclear ambitions and destabilizing activities in the region.
