The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear program but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent. The comments by Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent illustrate the powerful leverage Tehran has gained by shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.

Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump's immediate priority regarding the war with Iran is to lower oil and gas prices.

JD Vance pointed out that the goal number one is to keep oil and gas cheap for Americans all over the country