Vance: US Won’t Talk to Iran Until It Stops Attacking Commercial Ships
- U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance stated the U.S. will not resume talks with Iran until Tehran stops attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Vance expressed skepticism about Iranian claims that a U.S. strike hit a wedding party and said investigations by U.S. military authorities are ongoing to protect civilians.
- Approximately 15 million barrels of oil recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian attacks, contributing to higher global gas prices.
- The U.S. has not met diplomatically with Iran since June, and missile and drone attacks continue in the ongoing conflict.
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Vance pours cold water on diplomacy with Iran as battle over Hormuz continues
Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday said the U.S. is not in diplomatic talks with Iran and that the silent treatment would continue as long as control of the Strait of Hormuz is contested.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance maintained the principle that there would be no negotiations unless Iran ceases its attacks on merchant ships. Currently, crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have normalized, and the United States is considering additional pressure measures. Regarding Iran's claim that U.S. forces caused civilian casualties within Iran, the U.S. stated that while it is investigating the facts, the claim is unreliable.
U.S. Vice President Vance: "Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the Gulf states are supporting us behind the scenes to hold Iran accountable for the attacks on merchant ships
U.S. Vice President Vance: "Turkey, Azerbaijan, and the Gulf states are supporting us behind the scenes to hold Iran accountable for the attacks on merchant ships. "
(Washington = Yonhap News) Correspondent Lee Yu-mi = U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said on the 3rd (local time) that he would not talk with Iran unless Iran stops attacks on merchant ships...
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