JD Vance on Iran policy

    di Not A Charm: JD Vance

    JD Vance on NEWSMAX clarified that the strategy against Iran isn't about guessing how long Tehran survives economic pressure. Whether they last a couple of weeks, months, or longer doesn't matter as long as they don't acquire a nuclear weapon. He noted oil has dropped substantially compared to a few months ago and gas is down about 50 cents from its peak. Vance said this approach lets the Trump administration achieve national security goals while protecting American economic interests.

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    So, realistically, just real quick before I let you go, how long do you think Iran can survive with these economic pressures on them? You know, it's always tough to predict that, and that's honestly not really our focus. They're under a ton of pressure. That pressure is conducive to our goal of ensuring they don't have a nuclear weapon. Whether they can survive a couple of weeks or a couple of months or possibly longer, so long as they don't have a nuclear weapon, that's what we're focused on. That's what the president, frankly, has already accomplished. We're just trying to ensure they don't try to rebuild that program. And that's going to require some consistent engagement. But again, if you look at just where this is today versus a few months ago, oil has come down substantially. Gas prices are down about 50 cents from their peak. We have shown an ability to do something amazing for our national security while also doing something that protects the economic interests of the American people. Mr. Vice President, I appreciate your time very much, sir. Thanks, man. Take care. You too.