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Vance Says U.S. Won’t Resume Talks Until Iran Stops

9/6/2026

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U.S. Forces War

U.S. forces and Iran have been fighting for six months, with Iran attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz while United States escorts tankers.
A veteran’s widow receives only partial benefits because the administration has not formally declared the conflict a war, exposing neglect of families.
The war killed 18 U.S. service members, wounded 750, costing $71-$118 billion.
JD Vance warned gas prices could stay indefinitely as Iranian attacks disrupt shipping.

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U.S. Defends Strait

U.S. forces and Iran have been fighting for six months as Iran attacks vessels in the Strait of Hormuz while U.S. escorts tankers.
Vice President JD Vance stressed resolve, saying actions kept gas prices from soaring despite attacks while he would not promise $3 gasoline.
Oil flow reached about 15 million barrels through the strait yesterday.
He said U.S. will not resume talks with Iran until it stops firing on vessels.

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U.S. Protects Hormuz

U.S. and Iran have fought six months as Iran attacks vessels in the Strait of Hormuz while U.S. escorts tankers.
Vice President JD Vance said Iran’s attacks, after a pact, are raising U.S. gasoline prices as U.S. keeps Strait open.
Lloyd’s List reported 102 vessel transits last week, far below over-130 daily before the conflict.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned pipelines could render Strait of Hormuz worthless within two years.

History

Historical Context

In 1987 the United States answered Kuwait’s request to re-flag its tankers, launching Operation Earnest Will to escort them against Iranian attacks during the Iran-Iraq tanker war. Over 30 U.S. warships protected dozens of vessels after UN Resolution 598, showing how naval convoys can raise oil prices and shape Gulf security policy today.

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U.S. Forces War

U.S. forces and Iran have been fighting for six months, with Iran attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz while United States escorts tankers.
A veteran’s widow receives only partial benefits because the administration has not formally declared the conflict a war, exposing neglect of families.
The war killed 18 U.S. service members, wounded 750, costing $71-$118 billion.
JD Vance warned gas prices could stay indefinitely as Iranian attacks disrupt shipping.

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