Washington, September 4 (Daily Kiran) : U.S. Vice President JD Vance made it clear that the United States will not engage in talks with Iran until it stops attacking commercial ships. During a press briefing at the White House, Vance emphasized the importance of global energy security and warned that Washington may employ various forms of pressure, including economic, military, diplomatic, and covert measures, to prevent Iran from reviving its nuclear program.
“The President has made it clear that we are not going to talk to them until they stop firing on commercial vessels,” Vance stated. He noted that there is no set timeline for U.S. operations, as it will depend on Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz. “We will not set a timeline,” he added.
Vance argued that revealing a timeline would be irresponsible as long as Iran continues to threaten oil and gas transport vessels. He dismissed claims that the situation constitutes an ongoing war, asserting that large-scale military actions are not currently taking place. The primary goal, he said, is to ensure the smooth flow of energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
He pointed out that Iran aims to prevent any oil from leaving the Strait, yet 15 million barrels were successfully exported last night, thanks to U.S. efforts. Vance claimed that the U.S. is instrumental in maintaining global energy stability, a role he believes no other country can fulfill at present.
When asked if the U.S. is considering arming Iranian dissident groups, Vance declined to comment but noted that President Donald Trump has several options available. “All options are on the table,” he stated, underscoring the range of economic, military, diplomatic, and covert pressures that could be applied.
Vance also mentioned that China has responded to some U.S. requests related to Iran, although he was uncertain if Trump had discussed financial service restrictions directly with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “I believe China is willing to cooperate on this issue,” he said, indicating that while not all U.S. demands have been met, China has shown a more responsible approach compared to Iran.
He highlighted the roles of Turkey, Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar in increasing pressure on Iran. While some countries may not publicly acknowledge their support, they are cooperating behind the scenes.
According to Vance, the campaign aims to secure commercial shipping and prevent Iran from acquiring resources necessary to restart its nuclear program. He added, “So far, we have not seen them attempt to do so, but after we destroyed their uranium enrichment capabilities, one of our goals is to ensure they cannot restart it.”
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