US Vice President JD Vance has stated that a permanent solution to the conflict with Iran lies in negotiations and a diplomatic agreement, rather than military action.
In a podcast interview, he argued that those against negotiating with Iran have no realistic alternative other than continuous and ineffective bombing.
The Vice President also contradicted President Donald Trump’s previous remarks, asserting that the United States will not deploy ground troops to Iran for regime change, emphasizing that any change in the government must be the decision of the Iranian people themselves.
He noted that while targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities was a short-term goal, the primary US priority is to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and ensure the uninterrupted global supply of oil and gas.
Furthermore, JD Vance reported that certain elements within the Israeli government have spent massive amounts of money on foreign influence campaigns in the US aimed at sabotaging a deal with Iran.
He added that despite this foreign influence campaign, he will always prioritize American interests.
This comes amid reports from an American newspaper, which cited US officials claiming that President Donald Trump had started considering sending ground troops to Iran.