Vance revealed America's true cards with one sentence — Vance effectively admitted that military strikes are inevitable, yet the U.S. cannot achieve its goals! On July 16, according to a report from Lianhe Zaobao, U.S. Vice President Vance stated that victory in a war against Iran cannot be achieved through military force alone. You can bomb them, destroy their radar systems, eliminate some of their drones and missiles, and even fire upon ships in the strait — that would be easy. But you must genuinely be willing to engage in dialogue and seek a solution to this issue.
He expressed deep disappointment toward Americans and people from other countries who constantly claim that negotiations with Iranians are impossible. Clearly, the scale of military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran is escalating. Yet Vance proactively signaled a willingness to leave room for talks. What does this statement imply? It suggests that, in Vance’s view, the U.S. fundamentally cannot achieve its objectives through military means. Military action may be necessary, but it serves only as a tool for pressure.
Why did Vance speak out in this manner? This factually indicates, from the side, that Iran’s strategy of blocking the Strait of Hormuz has proven effective. The U.S. domestic front is now under mounting pressure, and Vance cannot help but attempt to soothe tensions. The truth is obvious: the U.S. midterm elections are approaching, with only a few months left until November voting. For the Republican Party, the core objective right now is clearly to retain a majority in both the Senate and House of Representatives. Losing control of Congress would leave Trump’s administration “legally crippled.” Clearly, time is running short for Trump.
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