JD Vance outlines two US goals in Iran conflict
Vice-President JD Vance said Washington’s two main goals in its prolonged conflict with Iran are keeping global energy supplies flowing and preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Source: Astro Awani · August 14, 2026 at 12:04 AM · AI-assisted report
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WASHINGTON, 14 AUGUST 2026 —
Vice-President JD Vance said Washington’s two main goals in its prolonged conflict with Iran are keeping global energy supplies flowing and preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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Speaking to Fox News host Will Cain, Vance said the first objective was to ensure Gulf states can continue exporting oil and gas to world markets after repeated closures of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted global energy trade.
“Our first goal is to ensure Gulf countries continue shipping oil and gas to the world economy so we can maintain energy-price stability,” he said. “That is the overriding aim—keeping energy prices low for American households nationwide.”
Vance said the second goal was to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
“Of course, the second objective is to ensure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons,” he said. “I believe we are making progress on both goals, though the situation remains unpredictable because Iran itself is unpredictable and sometimes fails to honour commitments made to us.”
Asked how the uneven conflict might end, especially with stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks, Vance said he expected the confrontation to finish with America in a stronger position.
“I think this conflict will conclude with the U.S. in a strong position, Iran without nuclear weapons, and the Strait of Hormuz operating in a way that keeps oil and gas prices stable for American consumers,” he said.
The remarks came as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate and diplomatic efforts to broker a peace settlement have made little visible progress.
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