[Video below.] Vice President JD Vance said Monday that President Donald Trump is fully prepared to take military action against Iran again if the regime fails to comply with the terms of its agreement with the United States, signaling that Washington is keeping all options on the table.

Speaking during an interview with Sean Hannity, Vance said America’s allies in the Gulf remain cautious about Iran’s intentions despite hopes that the agreement could pave the way for greater regional stability. He noted that many countries in the region remain skeptical of Tehran’s long-term commitments.

“They don’t believe anything either,” Vance said of U.S. allies in the Gulf. “They’re not certain. They’re not going to predict what the Iranians are going to do five years from now, but they see real opportunity.”

Vance added that the administration intends to test whether Iran is serious about following through on its promises. “So, we’re going to walk down this pathway. We’re going to see how serious the Iranians are.”

Asked about the consequences if Iran violates the agreement, Vance stressed that Tehran would forfeit any economic or diplomatic benefits offered under the deal.

“If they don’t do what they promise they’re going to do, they don’t get any benefits of the bargain, and as the president would say, we have all the cards,” Vance said.

He argued that Iran’s struggling economy remains heavily dependent on relief measures tied to the agreement and warned that those advantages could quickly disappear.

“Their economy will still be in very tough shape if they don’t get the relief that they need to get in order to make progress.”

Emphasizing Washington’s leverage, Vance continued, “We have the cards, and if they don’t honor the commitment, we’ll figure out what to do when we get there.”

The vice president indicated that one possible response could be a return to military operations against Iranian targets.

“I’ve known President Trump for a long time. I would say that means go back and resume bombing. It could. It could be, and he would. I don’t think he would hesitate,” Vance said. “It could mean the blockade goes back on, Sean.”

Vance also sought to clarify the administration’s broader objective, saying the White House is not pursuing regime change but rather a fundamental shift in Iran’s conduct.

“He wants Iran to be a normal country,” Vance said. “They’ve got to act like it.”

{Matzav.com}