News Desk
WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance said in an interview that the United States had achieved, or was close to achieving, its military objectives in Iran, and indicated that American forces would soon withdraw from the country.
Speaking on a podcast, Vance suggested that the conflict, which has drawn international scrutiny, would continue “for a little while longer” until the Islamic Republic was sufficiently neutralized.
“The president’s going to keep at it for a little while longer to ensure that once we leave, we don’t have to do this again for a very long time,” Vance said, emphasizing that the campaign’s goal was to prevent Iran from posing future threats to the United States and its allies.
JD Vance argued that Tehran remained a danger, pointing to ongoing efforts to develop nuclear weapons as justification for sustained military pressure. He framed the operation as a necessary measure to avoid future interventions. “We’re taking care of business. We’re going to be out of there soon, and gas prices are going to come back down,” he added, linking the conflict’s resolution to domestic economic concerns.
While Vance’s comments emphasized the temporary nature of American involvement, they underscored the administration’s willingness to maintain military pressure until it judged Iran’s capabilities sufficiently curtailed. For critics, however, the remarks offered a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions in the region and the potential human and economic costs of continued hostilities.
