Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Iran has attacked ships again in the past 24 hours, despite committing to halt such strikes. Vance, who had previously stated that Iran had not hit any vessels in two weeks, now says the latest attacks violate the understanding reached with the U.S.
Vice President JD Vance stated Wednesday evening that Iran has attacked ships again in the past 24 hours, breaking a commitment to cease such strikes. The remark, reported by The Zioneer, marks a departure from Vance's earlier assessment. As The Zioneer reported on July 1, Vance had told Fox News that Iran had not struck any vessels in two weeks. The shift comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran talks and follows a series of Vance statements defending the emerging agreement. The scope of the reported attacks and the specific vessels involved remain unconfirmed. The U.S. has previously struck Iranian targets in response to attacks on shipping, and Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz.
2 developments
- DevelopingVP Vance: US will lift blockade if Iran stops ship attacks, warns of 'harder blow' for violations
- StrongVP Vance: If Iran fails to deliver on deal, US will destroy its nuclear program and military
- DevelopingVP Vance publicly acknowledges Iran violated ceasefire, in shift from prior stance
- StrongVP Vance to Iran: Violence will be met with violence, despite ceasefire
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