J.D. Vance

What they have done is engage in this act of economic terrorism against the entire world.

They basically threatened any ship that's moving through the Straits of Hormuz.

Well, as the president of the United States showed, two can play at that game.

And if the Iranians are going to try to engage in economic terrorism, we're going to abide by a simple principle that no Iranian ships are getting out either.

We know that's a big deal to them.

We know that applies additional economic leverage.

And again, Brett, the president wants the Iranian people to thrive and succeed.

What they have done is engage in this act of economic terrorism against the entire world.

They basically threatened any ship that's moving through the Straits of Hormuz.

Well, as the president of the United States showed, two can play at that game.

And if the Iranians are going to try to engage in economic terrorism, we're going to abide by a simple principle that no Iranian ships are getting out either.

We know that's a big deal to them.

We know that applies additional economic leverage.

And again, Brett, the president wants the Iranian people to thrive and succeed.

I will continue to speak out against war, looking to promote peace, promoting dialogue and multilateral relationships among the states, to look for just solutions and problems.

Whether we have further conversations, whether we ultimately get to a deal, I really think the ball is in the Iranian court because we put a lot on the table.

We actually made very clear what our red lines were.

We also made clear, Brett, that we actually would be very happy.

The president of the United States has said he would be very happy if Iran was treated like a normal country, if it had a normal economy, if its people were able to prosper and thrive.

Whether we have further conversations, whether we ultimately get to a deal, I really think the ball is in the Iranian court because we put a lot on the table.