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In Milwaukee Q&A Vice President says U.S. drew a deal with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open
Summary
In response to local reporters, the Vice President described a deal with Iran to stop attacks on ships in exchange for lifting a blockade and said the U.S. retains strong military options if Iran resumes attacks, without disclosing operational details.
Reporter Julia Fellow asked what action the president planned regarding activity in the Strait of Hormuz. The Vice President described a negotiated agreement in which the U.S. would "lift our blockade if you stop shooting at ships" and said that when attacks resumed, U.S. forces would "punch back" while preserving a range of unspecified options.
Why it matters: The Strait of Hormuz is a major global energy transit route; the Vice President's description framed the U.S. posture as deterrence backed by military options to ensure maritime traffic and energy supplies remain open.
He declined to provide operational specifics about any planned strikes, saying the president "maintains a lot of options" and that he would not disclose what may happen that night. The Vice President linked the posture to keeping oil and gas flowing and said that visible U.S. readiness helps lower prices.
The account reflects the Vice President's public description of U.S. strategy during the onstage press exchange; no new formal order or further classified details were provided at the event.
