US Shifts Focus in Iran War: Lower Oil Prices Now Top Priority
US Vice President JD Vance has revealed that the top priority in the ongoing war against Iran is no longer its nuclear program, but rather to lower oil prices for American consumers. Speaking on Fox News, Vance stated that 'goal number one' is to keep oil and gas cheap for Americans across the country. Oil prices have plummeted since the start of the conflict, with Vance noting that it's down from the highs in the early days.
The comments by Vance underscore the significant shift in the US administration's focus, which now centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has effectively shut down the critical fuel supply conduit, gaining a crucial bargaining chip against President Donald Trump. The 80-year-old president's approval rating is plummeting, and Republicans fear that the war will cost them their control of Congress.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of new economic punishment for Iran, stating that measures are imminent and will be 'like the world has never seen before.' This comes as the US military reportedly burned through stockpiles of high-tech missiles and other weapons at a cost of billions, limiting Trump's options for resuming attacks on Iran.