US Vice President: We Will Not Hold Talks with Iran Unless it Stops Targeting ships

US Vice President Jay D. Vance said on Thursday that the United States will not hold talks with Iran unless it stops firing on ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

"Regarding war and timeline, I don't think it's accurate to describe the current situation as a war. All options are on the table for use against Iran, including economic, military, diplomatic, and covert operations," he stated in a press conference held at the White House.

"If we don't protect navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, no one else will, and we will face a catastrophic global energy crisis. We will not hold talks with Iran unless it stops firing on ships," he continued.