U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that while he and President Trump are generally skeptical of foreign military engagements, preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is a goal that may require force — and Washington will succeed. The remarks, reported by Israeli media, reinforce the administration's hard-line posture as nuclear talks continue.
Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that the U.S. is not categorically opposed to military force to block Iran's nuclear ambitions, even as he and President Trump remain skeptical of foreign entanglements. According to a translation circulated by Israeli media, Vance stated: 'I think both of us, generally, are skeptical of foreign military conflicts. But fundamentally, that does not mean military force can never be used. I think the goal here is to prevent the Iranians from obtaining a nuclear weapon. We will succeed in this goal, and when we do, it will be a very good outcome for the American people.'
The statement comes amid ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran. As The Zioneer reported on June 12 at 18:06 Jerusalem, Vance previously rebutted what he called 'false information' about the emerging agreement, insisting no upfront cash is being released to Tehran. In a June 10 bulletin (12:08 Jerusalem), Vance said a deal was 'very close' and would be long-term.
Vance's latest remarks appear to walk a line between signaling resolve and cautioning against expectations of a purely diplomatic resolution. The Trump administration has maintained a dual-track approach of intense military pressure and diplomatic outreach throughout the campaign against Iranian nuclear sites. No specific timeline or threshold for possible U.S. military action was mentioned in the VP's statement.
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