Vance Says US Assessing Iran's Commitment to Strait of Hormuz Shipping

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Saturday that Washington is closely assessing Iran's commitment to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping and restoring oil and gas flows to preconflict levels, stressing that the United States will judge Tehran by its actions rather than assurances. The comments come as the two nations continue discussions over arrangements to secure commercial traffic through the strategically vital waterway following a five-month conflict.

Vance, speaking to Fox News, said any potential arrangement would require Iran to commit to the safe passage of commercial vessels and maintaining the flow of oil and gas. While Tehran has communicated its intention to Washington, Vance cautioned that the U.S. remains skeptical until those commitments are demonstrated in practice. "We don't trust. We verify," Vance said, indicating that Washington would assess Iran's actions rather than rely solely on diplomatic assurances.

The vice president said the U.S. is working toward establishing a safe traffic route through the Strait of Hormuz, while also seeking to maximize the movement of oil and gas through the waterway. Discussions include measures such as...