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JD Vance says US ‘in Middle of the Game’ as Iran conflict intensifies

‘We don’t trust, we verify, said JD Vance’

Published August 08, 2026
JD Vance says US ‘in Middle of the Game’ as Iran conflict intensifies
JD Vance says US ‘in Middle of the Game’ as Iran conflict intensifies 

US Vice President JD Vance in a recent interview shed light on ongoing diplomatic and deliberate actions regarding Iran outlining the US position as being “in the middle of the game” and recommending a measured approach rather than drawing early conclusions.

In an interview that aired Saturday on Fox News he said: “We are in the middle of the game.” in the situation over Iran.”

“We are applying a whole host of tools, diplomatic, economic, and military tools to ensure that we get the best outcome for the American people.”

“I feel quite confident we will get there, and some progress has been made in Iran talks over the last few days,” he continued.”

Vance further said that US expects the same number of oil and gas coming out of the Gulf before the geopolitical tensions and that is what the “Iranians have told us that they are going to do so,”

“We don’t trust, we verify, he continued.”

Nonetheless, Vance’s recent comments echoed the positive outlook of Trump who claimed significant progress had been made in crucial talks with Tehran.

Ruqia Shahid
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