JD Vance says "we’re applying a whole host of tools" amid Iran standoff

Vice President JD Vance said Saturday that Washington’s standoff with Iran remains active and that the U.S. is pressing Tehran through many different means, not only military action. His remarks follow President Trump’s announcement that he had paused daily U.S. bombing that lasted about two weeks, while keeping a naval blockade and saying he favors a deliberately restrained posture. The bombing effort, which started in late February, was intended to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Iran’s foreign minister says no direct negotiations are underway and Tehran will not restart talks unless Washington lifts sanctions and satisfies other demands, though messages are relayed through intermediaries. The lull in bombing has contributed to lower oil prices, and U.S. military officials say many commercial vessels traveling to or from Iran have been rerouted.