Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that Iran violated the emerging US-Iran agreement by resuming attacks on ships, contradicting the deal's core condition. Vance stated that the understanding was that the naval siege would be lifted if the shooting on ships stopped, and warned that the US will respond with 'the strongest strike ever' if attacks continue.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated Wednesday that the terms of the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement have been violated by Iran's renewed attacks on ships. According to Vance, the deal stipulated that the U.S. would lift its naval siege if Iran ceased all attacks on vessels. 'We made clear that if shooting opens, we will respond with the strongest strike ever,' Vance said.
The statement marks a significant hardening of the administration's tone on the agreement, which has been a central focus of Vance's public diplomacy in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported, Vance has repeatedly defended the deal, calling it a 'win-win' for the United States and arguing that it provides economic incentives for Iran to change its behavior. In a June 18 interview, Vance said the agreement is structured so that if Iran fails to comply, its military and nuclear program remain degraded.
The full scope of the naval siege and the specifics of the alleged ship attacks are not yet independently confirmed. The Vice President's office has not issued an official statement beyond the remarks reported here.
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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