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US Vice President JD Vance states that Washington aims to stabilise American energy prices, stop Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons, and emerge from the Iranian conflict in a position of strength.
Published On 14 Aug 2026
- US Vice President JD Vance outlines Washington’s key objectives in the Iran conflict as keeping energy prices stable for Americans, preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons and securing a stronger US position.
- US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says that the US can sustain its blockade against Iran “indefinitely”.

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