Vance's claim about the possibility of covert operations in Iran

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - International Service: In response to the question of whether Washington is considering covert operations as a tool to pressure Iran, Vance stated: "Anything that could happen is on the table."

 

Explaining the options on the table

According to Fars, the American official continued his claims, saying: "I'm not going to advertise the exact way we will interact with the Iranians in the coming months and years, because frankly, that would destroy the president's decision-making space."

 

Vance also added about the options on the table: "Economic pressure, military pressure, diplomatic pressure and covert pressure."

 

In this press conference, Vance did not describe the conflict with Iran as a "war" and said that "at this time, there has been no active firing."

 

He also emphasized that Washington will not resume negotiations with Iran "until Tehran stops its attacks on commercial ships."

 

The US vice president claimed that Iran is "losing its capabilities day by day" and has lost control of the Strait of Hormuz.

 

These statements come at a time when nearly seven months have passed since the US conflict with Iran and news sources have reported that Donald Trump may be considering an end to hostilities.

 

According to experts, the US vice president's claim about the possibility of conducting covert operations against Iran is a continuation of Washington's policy of maximum pressure and military and economic threats against Tehran.

 

Studies show that despite the passage of nearly seven months of conflict, the United States has failed to achieve its goals of weakening Iran, and these statements are considered an attempt to increase psychological pressure on Tehran.

 

Observers say that Vance's emphasis on not wanting to disclose the details of the interaction with Iran indicates the continuation of the threat and ambiguity approach in US foreign policy.

 

According to experts, Iran, relying on its defense capabilities and active diplomacy, will resist these threats and will confront any hostile action with a decisive response.