Senator JD Vance (R-OH) voiced strong criticism of the Biden-Harris administration’s approach to Iran during an appearance on CBS’s Face the Nation, arguing that recent policies empowering Iran financially have led to increased aggression in the Middle East, particularly against Israel and the United States.

Vance attributed Iran’s bolstered military capabilities to funds acquired from the Biden-Harris administration’s decisions to ease oil sanctions and release previously frozen assets.

According to Vance, the policy shift has had direct consequences on regional stability. “And let’s step back a little bit here,” Vance explained. “Because the reason that Iran has all of these weapons to fire at Israel is because they have a lot of money.” He went on to pinpoint the source of this financial surge: “Where do they get that money from? From the easing of oil sanctions and from the release of a lot of money that the Biden-Harris administration had effectively locked up.”

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Vance expressed skepticism regarding the Biden-Harris administration’s intentions behind these policy changes, suggesting that any hope of Iran moderating its stance was misguided. “They released it,” Vance stated, “and the promise of releasing it is that somehow it would make the Iranians a better partner? Would maybe get them a little bit more on the trajectory to being a reasonable country. That’s not happening.”

Instead, Vance argued, Iran has simply funneled its newfound wealth into arms purchases, which are now being deployed against both Israeli and American targets.

The senator also highlighted how Iran’s increased military strength has implications beyond Israel and the U.S., pointing to its support for regional militant groups. “They’re just using that money to buy weapons that they launch against Americans,” Vance emphasized. “They’re tightening them up. They’re going in the other direction after making a big mistake, and that big mistake was to empower Iran financially to afford a lot of weapons that they’re not firing, not just at the Israelis, but also at us.”

In addition to the direct threats to Israel and American interests, Vance warned of Iran’s support for the Houthis in Yemen, which he argued is further destabilizing the region. “They’re also arming the Houthis,” he noted, “and that’s obviously affecting global trade.”

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Vance’s solution to the escalating tensions was clear: cease providing Iran with financial resources. “So I think the first and biggest mistake, the thing that we need to change, is we need to stop giving the Iranians money that they use to make ourselves and our allies weaker in the region.”

JD Vance pulled off the Triple Crown of crushing Sunday News Shows (Face the Nation, Meet the Press, State of the Union). Here’s JD laying out the facts of failed Biden – Harris foreign policy on Face the Nation:
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The comments highlight the growing concerns that current policies toward Iran could lead to increased regional instability and threats to both U.S. forces and allies.

Vance’s remarks add to the ongoing debate over the best approach to address Iran’s role in the Middle East and its impact on American and allied security.

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