Vance says US ‘destroyed’ Iran’s nuclear programme

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Vance says US ‘destroyed’ Iran's nuclear programme

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Vance says US ‘destroyed’ Iran’s nuclear programme

US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military, as Tehran demands US compensation and an end to the naval blockade before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Published On 8 Aug 2026

8 Aug 2026

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