US-Iran war latest: JD Vance says US weighing safe Hormuz route for ships as Iran reiterates demands
JD Vance said that he felt quite confident, adding that “some progress” has been made in the Iran talks.
US Vice President JD Vance said on Saturday that Washington is 'in the middle of the game' in the Iran situation, attempting to establish a safe route through the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview on Fox News, Vance stated that the US was employing various diplomatic, economic, and military tools to secure the best outcome. He expressed confidence, noting that 'some progress' had been made in the Iran talks.
Vance insisted that the US would not simply rely on words, but on actions from Iran. Iran claimed to be close to a deal with Oman on a new maritime transit route, but laid out conditions for reopening the key waterway. These conditions included a permanent end to US wars against Iran and its allies, lifting the naval blockade and withdrawing US forces, compensating Iran for war damages, and releasing frozen assets unconditionally.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council warned the US not to threaten Iran or its allies in the region, while Iran's foreign minister stated that temporary lanes for ships were being negotiated, but an immediate reopening of the strait was unlikely. The attack on UAE vessels transiting Hormuz highlights the ongoing risks for shippers attempting to cross the route during the conflict.
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