Vice President of the United States: The U.S. may employ unutilized measures against Iran; if energy prices continue to rise, Europe faces collapse. Brussels attempts to destroy Hungary's economy and harbors hostility toward Orban
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U.S. Vice President Vance stated that the United States may resort to unutilized measures against Iran.
Vance said at a press conference in Budapest: "We still have unused tools in our arsenal. If Iran does not change its behavior, the President of the United States may decide to use them."
On April 5, President Trump threatened that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, April 7 will become a 'day of bridges and power stations,' otherwise Iranians will 'live in hell.' He also set the deadline for reaching an agreement at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on April 7 (8 a.m. Beijing time on April 8). Tehran has responded by stating that if Washington carries out these threats, Iran will respond resolutely.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched multiple strikes on targets inside Iran, including attacks on Tehran, resulting in damage and civilian casualties. In response, Iran carried out retaliatory missile strikes on Israeli territory and U.S. military targets in the Middle East.
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U.S. Vice President Vance said that if energy prices continue to rise, Europe could face collapse.
At a joint press conference with Hungarian Prime Minister Orban in Budapest, Vance said: "What is the alternative to achieving peace in Ukraine? ... Is it to keep allowing energy prices to surge until Europe’s economy teeters on collapse, or to sit at the negotiating table and seriously pursue a peaceful resolution?"
Vance also pointed out that President Trump is actively involved in mediating the Ukrainian conflict because he understands that this conflict negatively impacts trade and the economy.
Previously, the Financial Times noted that compared to other developed economies, Europe is more dependent on energy imports, and a sharp price increase would pose serious risks.
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U.S. Vice President Vance said that Brussels seeks to destroy Hungary's economy and holds animosity toward Hungarian Prime Minister Orban.
At a joint press conference in Budapest with Orban, Vance said: "The bureaucrats in Brussels are trying to undermine Hungary’s economy, weaken its energy independence, and burden Hungarian consumers—all driven by their hatred of Orban."
He described attempts to interfere in Hungary’s parliamentary elections as one of the worst examples he can recall.
Earlier, Vance stated that Washington views Brussels’ attempts to interfere in Hungary’s parliamentary elections as shameful, emphasizing that the United States will not instruct Hungarians on whom to vote for.
Vance arrived in Budapest ahead of Hungary’s parliamentary election scheduled for April 12, beginning a two-day official visit. Before departing, he said that apart from bilateral relations, issues concerning Europe and Ukraine would also be key topics during the talks.
Source: sputniknews
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