US Vice President Vance says war aims with Iran centre on keeping oil prices low

US Vice President JD Vance has stated that maintaining low energy and oil prices for American citizens is the primary objective in any potential conflict with Iran. Speaking on Friday evening, Vance outlined a two-part strategy for US engagement with the Iranian government, prioritising economic considerations alongside security concerns. The Vice President’s comments reflect the Trump administration’s emphasis on domestic economic policy and its impact on American voters heading into the new political cycle. Vance’s second stated objective is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, a longstanding US foreign policy goal that has been central to diplomatic negotiations and sanctions regimes for decades. His remarks suggest the administration views the energy market impact as equally important to traditional security considerations in shaping its approach to Iran.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.