Vance: US will use military, economic tools to end Iran war

US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Wednesday that Washington will utilize military, economic and diplomatic instruments to bring the Iran conflict to a resolution, acknowledging that the process would be arduous. "It's going to be messy and its gonna take some time to get there—but we'll land," Vance said, expressing confidence that oil prices would "come down and stay down" once a settlement is reached. He added that "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and the United States will be in a stronger position" upon conclusion of the hostilities.

Vance cites 'fractured' Iranian system

Vance identified internal divisions within Tehran's government as a primary obstacle to peace, stating: "Number one, the Iranians are extraordinarily difficult people. Number two, they have a fractured system." He noted that "there are people within their system that want the war to be over and there are also people in their system that are crazy radicals who want the war to continue," adding that Washington must navigate these factions to secure the best outcome for the American people and the president.

Trump prefers deal to military action

President Donald Trump said Wednesday in Las Vegas that he would prefer to reach a diplomatic agreement with Iran rather than resort to military force, though he warned that the use of force remains an option should talks fail. "I'd rather make a deal because I don't want to kill people," Trump said at the event, according to remarks reported by US media.

Recent clashes stall June framework

The senior administration comments come amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz following recent military exchanges between Washington and Tehran. On June 18, the two sides signed a framework agreement and launched negotiations toward a final deal before talks stalled over disagreements on guarantees for security and freedom of navigation through the vital waterway. Last month, the US carried out strikes inside Iran while Tehran responded by targeting what it described as US military facilities and equipment in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait.