UMVA has learned that Vice President JD Vance announced the administration remains “locked and loaded” to resume military action against Iran if diplomatic talks collapse.
Speaking at a White House briefing, Vance warned that any agreement must permanently deny Tehran a nuclear weapon, emphasizing, “We are not going to have a deal that allows the Iranians to have a nuclear weapon.” He added that the president is prepared to act decisively should negotiations fail.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the administration sees two stark paths forward: a negotiated settlement that blocks Iran’s nuclear ambitions, or a renewed U.S. military campaign to enforce America’s objectives.
Vance stressed that Iran appears eager for a deal, noting the president’s directive to negotiate in good faith. Yet he cautioned that diplomacy cannot compromise the core demand that Tehran never acquire a nuclear bomb.
“There’s an option B,” Vance said, describing the possibility of restarting the military campaign. “That’s not what the president wants, and I don’t think it’s what the Iranians want either.”
President Trump, meanwhile, revealed he had been moments away from ordering fresh attacks on Iran, only postponing them after intensive discussions. He expressed optimism that a diplomatic breakthrough could spare both sides from further bloodshed.
Trump’s remarks marked another dramatic shift in the fragile cease‑fire that began in mid‑April, after weeks of threats, deadline extensions, and warnings that the “clock is ticking.”
Earlier, the president announced via a social media post that U.S. forces stood ready for a full‑scale assault on Iran at a moment’s notice, should a satisfactory agreement remain out of reach.
