US Vice President Vance stated that precautions were taken against possible attack attempts by Iran
Quick Look
US Vice President JD Vance announced the measures taken against possible Iranian hijacking attacks against the USA after the conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz and said that the procedures were reviewed.
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Why It Matters
After the conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz, concerns about Iran's possible attack intention against the USA increased.
US Vice President J.D. Vance said he had a "positive feeling" about the measures taken against the possibility of Iran hijacking planes and similar attacks against the United States following the clashes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Vance answered questions from members of the press before departing for Alaska as part of his election campaign.
When asked about concerns about a possible attack by Iran on US aircraft following the hijacking attempt on an Israeli plane, Vance stated that they were taking precautions against any possibility and said, "We are carefully reviewing our procedures in the US."
"I feel positive about the developments in the United States in the context of relations with Iran," Vance said.
Emphasizing that he did not want to prevent the statements that the relevant institutions could make regarding the measures taken, Vance said, "But it is definitely an issue we are focusing on. "Still, at this stage I cannot say that I have come across anything very special or unusual," he said.
In response to a question about the protection of US assets located overseas against similar incidents, Vance pointed out that they would "exercise the utmost caution." He noted that performing such tasks inherently carries risks.
"We have a strong belief that the Iranian state is continuing what it has been doing for 49 years, which is to commit terrorist acts against both the United States and many others," US Vice President Vance said. That's why we are being extremely cautious," he said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The USA may increase security measures regarding Iran in the short term.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Whether Iran is actually planning an attack
- Details of the measures taken by the USA
- Sources of conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz





