Vance: Trump Won't Hesitate to Resume Bombing if Iran Violates Deal

US Vice President JD Vance said today that President Donald Trump would resume military strikes against Iran without hesitation if Tehran fails to meet its obligations under the US-Iran agreement.

According to Fox News, Vance noted that while there are signs of stabilization in the Middle East, Iran's unpredictable regime continues to make Gulf states wary of Tehran.

In an interview with host Sean Hannity, he said, "Our Gulf allies don't just believe everything they hear. They're not certain, nor do they try to predict what Iran will do five years from now—but they see a real opportunity."

"So, we're going to pursue this path and see how serious Iran really is."

When asked what would happen if Iran fails to comply with the agreement, Vance said Iran would lose all benefits offered by the United States.

"If they don't fulfill their promises, they get none of the deal's benefits," Vance said. "As the president has said, we hold all the cards."

"If they don't get the necessary sanctions relief, the economic situation will remain extremely difficult, and progress will be hard to achieve."

"We have the cards. If they don't keep their promises, we'll decide then how to respond."

Vance hinted that this could include resuming military action.

"I've known President Trump for a long time, and I'd say that likely means restarting bombing—that's possible, and he would do it. I don't think he'd hesitate. It could also mean reimposing blockades."

Vance said Trump's ultimate goal is not to overthrow the Iranian regime but to change its behavior. He said Trump wants Iran to become a normal country and that Iran must act like one.

Regarding the widely discussed $30 billion reconstruction fund, Vance insisted Iran would receive no money from American taxpayers. "They will never get a single penny from American taxpayers… not a chance."

He said the US would support other countries investing in Iran if it complies with the agreement, sanctions are eased, and it reintegrates into the global economy—but the funding would come from foreign investors, not the US government.

"If Iranians behave well, sanctions are lifted, and Iran successfully integrates into the world economy, we will welcome other nations to invest in Iran, not the United States funding it." (Translation: Tsai Chia-min) 1150616