If Iran gave up its nuclear program 'peacefully' then it would find a willing partner in the US, but if it hit back against US troops, it would be met with 'overwhelming force.'
JD Vance: “If Iran gave up its nuclear program 'peacefully' then it would find a willing partner in the US, but if it hit back…”
On the recordJune 23, 2025
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Vance warned of a strong US response if Iran retaliated.
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