Vance Warns US Exit From Middle East Would Trigger Global Energy Crisis as Iran Targets Shipping
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Vance Warns US Exit From Middle East Would Trigger Global Energy Crisis as Iran Targets Shipping
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Summary
JD Vance said a U.S. pullback from the Middle East would leave global oil and gas flows exposed and trigger a worldwide energy crisis.
Iranian forces are still firing on commercial shipping, he said, arguing that continued U.S. military involvement is needed to keep energy markets functioning even during peace negotiations.
Vance framed that stance as consistent with President Donald Trump's pledge to avoid foreign entanglements while still using force to block Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
He added that the United States has already inflicted substantial damage on Iran's nuclear program and conventional military, but said the shipping threat persists.