Vance: U.S. Could Renew Military Action if Peace Deal Falls Through

Vice-President JD Vance warned the leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran that the United States stands ready to resume its military campaign against the country if the deal to end the war falls apart.

Vance made the remarks on Fox News. He said that Gulf nations have grown wary of the Iranian regime despite opportunities for greater regional stability.

“They don't believe anything either,” Vance said of U.S. allies in the Gulf. “They're not certain. They're not going to predict what the Iranians are going to do five years from now, but they see real opportunity.”

“So, we're going to walk down this pathway. We're going to see how serious the Iranians are.”

Vance said that, if Tehran fails to meet its obligations under a deal, Iran would lose any benefits offered by the United States.

“If they don't do what they promise they're going to do, they don't get any benefits of the bargain, and as the president would say, we have all the cards,” Vance said.

“Their economy will still be in very tough shape if they don't get the relief that they need to get in order to make progress.”

“We have the cards, and if they don't honor the commitment, we'll figure out what to do when we get there.”

Vance also said that the U.S. could renew military action.

“I've known President Trump for a long time. I would say that means go back and resume bombing. It could. It could be, and he would. I don't think he would hesitate,” Vance said. “It could mean the blockade goes back on, Sean.”

Vance said Trump's ultimate goal is not regime change but a change in behavior from Tehran.

“He wants Iran to be a normal country,” Vance said. “They've got to act like it.”