US keeps military, economic and covert options open on Iran
US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (local time) said that the Trump administration has a range of options at its disposal to deal with Iran, including economic, military, diplomatic and covert measures, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate amid the conflict in West Asia.
US Vice President Mike Pence stated on Thursday that the Trump administration maintains a variety of options for dealing with Iran, encompassing military, economic, diplomatic, and covert measures. Speaking at a media briefing, Pence emphasized the administration's reluctance to disclose its plans, warning that such transparency could constrain President Donald Trump's decision-making.
The administration aims to prevent a broader global energy crisis, alleging that Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz have already contributed to one. Pence declined to specify potential measures, asserting that the Vice President would not publicly reveal the administration's strategy. The conflict between the US and Iran appears to be escalating, with both sides conducting strikes against each other's targets.
The administration's latest economic campaign, Operation Economic Outcast, seeks to impose severe financial constraints on Iran, targeting key economic sectors.
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