The United States has shifted its primary objective in the conflict with Iran from preventing nuclear proliferation to ensuring cheaper oil prices for American consumers. This strategic pivot, articulated by Vice President J.D. Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, acknowledges Iran's leverage gained from disrupting oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. The focus now is on economic sanctions to reopen the vital shipping lane, a change from the initial goal under President Donald Trump. AI
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