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2026-07-16 06:54:12
[Vance Publicly Accuses Hawks of Undermining US-Iran Negotiations, Supports Government's Diplomatic Strategy] 1. US Vice President Vance recently publicly criticized domestic and international "hawks" on the Iran issue, accusing them of deliberately undermining the diplomatic process between the Trump administration and Tehran. Vance stated that an "intriguing" situation has emerged—just as the government is striving to advance negotiations, a group of extremely well-funded forces are constantly obstructing them, determined to sabotage the negotiations, hinder an agreement, and attempt to sway public opinion in the United States. 2. Vance's remarks come at a time of escalating military conflict between the US and Iran. Previously, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for attacks on several oil tankers, while the US military has conducted airstrikes on targets within Iran for several consecutive days. Vance explicitly stated that diplomatic means are "indispensable" in resolving the attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and defended the government's negotiating strategy. 3. The "hawks" referred to by Vance are expected to include Israel and its lobbying groups in the United States, as well as supporters from Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Since the signing of the interim peace agreement between the US and Iran in June, Israel has consistently criticized the agreement. Analysts point out that Vance's public remarks reflect the growing open divisions within the White House on Iran policy. With the US midterm elections approaching in November, the vice president is attempting to position himself as the primary defender of the Trump administration's foreign policy.
