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Vance Says Low Oil Prices Are Top US Goal in Iran Conflict

Vance said the administration is using sanctions and a naval blockade to keep fuel costs down as gasoline prices remain above $4 a gallon.

  • On Thursday, Vice President Vance told Fox News that keeping oil prices low for Americans is the top United States priority in the Iran war, with preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon ranked second.
  • The war centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has forced to the top of the negotiating agenda, creating a volatile standoff between the two countries.
  • Citing Kpler data, the Wall Street Journal reported that of 166 transits through the Strait in August, only two used the US-backed route while half concealed tracking data.
  • Khatam Anbiya Central Headquarters affirmed the waterway remains under its control, dismissing Washington's claims of 'normal ship movement' through the region as lies.
  • Vance criticized Iran for 'failure to honor its commitments,' noting that President Donald Trump favors maintaining strong economic pressure while the military standoff persists.
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TVA Nouvelles broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Thursday, August 13, 2026.
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