US Vice President JD Vance says Washington is trying to maximise the amount of oil and gas exiting the Strait of Hormuz, so that Americans can enjoy lower fuel prices.

“We’re just trying to make sure we get what we need out of this particular conflict,” Vance tells Fox News, reiterating that the US has destroyed Iran’s military and “asymmetric” capabilities, as well as their nuclear programme.

“Right now, we’re trying to see if they’re willing to make the kind of long-term changes that would be necessary to have a better relationship with the United States. If not, that’s fine too; we’re just going to keep on applying the pressure that we can apply, and getting as much oil and gas out of the Middle East so Americans can enjoy low gas and energy prices,” Vance states.