US Strikes Iran's Kharg Island Before Negotiation Deadline; Vance: No Change in Strategic Approach
The US struck Iran's Kharg Island shortly before a negotiation deadline. Senator Vance stated that this airstrike does not alter US strategy and expressed confidence in reaching a peace deal with Iran before the deadline.
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This official told Reuters anonymously that some of the targeted locations had been attacked in the past, and he also stated that this wave of attacks was launched early this morning.
In an interview in Budapest, Hungary, Vance (JD Vance) emphasized that this airstrike does not change US strategy, and the administration of President Donald Trump is confident of receiving a response from Iran regarding end-of-war negotiations before 8 PM US Eastern Time (0:01 GMT on the 8th).
Trump demands that Iran abandon its nuclear weapons development and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that is a critical global oil transport route.
Vance said: "We will not strike energy and infrastructure targets until Iran presents a viable solution or no solution at all."
He added: "I do not believe the news concerning Kharg Island... represents a change in strategy, nor a change in the US President's stance." (Compiled by Yang Zhao-yan) 1150407
In an interview in Budapest, Hungary, Vance (JD Vance) emphasized that this airstrike does not change US strategy, and the administration of President Donald Trump is confident of receiving a response from Iran regarding end-of-war negotiations before 8 PM US Eastern Time (0:01 GMT on the 8th).
Trump demands that Iran abandon its nuclear weapons development and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway that is a critical global oil transport route.
Vance said: "We will not strike energy and infrastructure targets until Iran presents a viable solution or no solution at all."
He added: "I do not believe the news concerning Kharg Island... represents a change in strategy, nor a change in the US President's stance." (Compiled by Yang Zhao-yan) 1150407