US Vice President JD Vance says the United States has eliminated Iran's conventional military capabilities, claiming that recent US military operations have severely weakened Tehran's ability to fight a traditional war. Speaking about the ongoing conflict, Vance said Iran's military power had been significantly reduced. Conventional military capabilities generally include regular armed forces, military bases, aircraft, warships, tanks, missiles and other weapons used in traditional warfare. According to Vance, US actions have caused major damage to Iran's ability to use these forces. He also claimed that the United States has damaged other important Iranian military capabilities. Vance said Washington's military campaign was aimed at reducing threats from Iran and limiting its ability to continue military operations against the US and its allies. The US vice president said Washington would continue using different forms of pressure, including military action, diplomacy and economic measures. He said the United States wants to achieve its security goals and prevent further threats in the region. One of the main goals mentioned by Vance is preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The United States has repeatedly said that it does not want Iran to obtain nuclear weapons, while Iran has maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Vance also discussed the importance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important waterways for global energy supplies. A large amount of the world's oil and natural gas passes through the strait. Any disruption could affect global energy markets and increase oil prices. He said the United States wants to ensure that ships can move safely through the Strait of Hormuz and that the flow of oil and gas continues without major disruption. The situation around the waterway has become an important part of the wider tensions between the US and Iran. However, Iran has not accepted US claims about the full destruction of its military capabilities. The exact level of damage to Iran's armed forces and military infrastructure remains difficult to independently verify. The conflict has increased tensions across the Middle East, raising concerns about possible further military action. While Vance presented the US campaign as successful, it remains unclear how Iran will respond and whether the conflict will move toward diplomacy or further escalation.