In a bold US Vice President Iran warning, JD Vance has branded Iran as the "epicenter of terrorism" and insisted the rogue regime must never acquire nuclear weapons. Speaking on Fox News just hours ago, Vance emphasized that America's diplomatic push under President Trump isn't weakness—military action remains an option if talks fail.
This comes amid soaring Middle East military buildup, with US jets and carriers flooding the region as Iran nuclear talks enter a critical third round in Geneva today.
Vance's Stark Fox News Remarks
JD Vance, in his JD Vance Fox News interview, called Iran a "reckless, brutal, and dangerous" stronghold of global terror. "The world cannot allow this regime nuclear arms," he declared. While Trump favors diplomacy, Vance said the President alone decides if it's exhausted. No mention of regime change, but the message was clear: Iran's nuclear ambitions end here.
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi is in Geneva, countered by US envoy Steve Witkoff. Tehran rejects "maximum pressure," accusing Trump of propaganda.
Massive US Military Deployment
Tensions spike with unprecedented Middle East military buildup. Over 50 F-22, F-35, and F-16 jets deployed last week, landing at Israeli bases like Ben Gurion. Aerial tankers and the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group—flanked by destroyers USS Mahan, Bainbridge, and Winston Churchill—bolster US might.
Iran warns all US bases are targets if attacked, endangering thousands of troops. This echoes earlier USS Abraham Lincoln deployments.
Ballistic Missiles: The Red Line
Iran nuclear talks stall over Tehran's ballistic missile program—a "non-negotiable" defense pillar, per officials. They credit it for deterring 2025 US-Israel strikes on nuclear sites. Washington demands curbs on missiles, Hezbollah, and Houthi support; Iran limits scope to nukes only.
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Key disputes: Missile range (US claims), enrichment revival, regional proxies.
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Iran's stance: Defense essential; no concessions.
Why This Matters Now
With Trump back in power, these talks test revived "maximum pressure." Failure risks wider war, spiking oil prices and hitting global stability—vital for India amid Red Sea disruptions. Vance's words signal diplomacy's edge.
The Geneva outcome could thaw US-Iran ties or ignite conflict. As Vance put it, Trump decides next. Stay tuned for live updates.
