Iran's nuclear program, believed to possess more than 900 pounds of uranium enriched up to 60%, is one of the thorniest issues in negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
An expert on Iran's military noted that Iranian authorities have previously declared that if they are denied access to their ports, they will prevent other countries in the region from using theirs.
According to Iranian state media, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson also asserted that reports of a ceasefire extension are unconfirmed.
Beijing can draw on stockpiles and replace some Iranian crude, but Trump’s naval squeeze is turning endurance into leverage.
A new report reveals Iran secretly acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving it the ability to monitor US military bases in the Middle East during the recent war, including air and naval facilities.
Israel monitoring Iran ceasefire talks, is prepared to resume attacks • Over 20 rockets fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel • IDF chief: Southern Lebanon to become a no-go zone for Hezbollah
The US President's remarks come as peace talks between Washington and Tehran are expected to resume on Thursday.
The tankers were blocked amid US President Donald Trump's blockade of Iranian ports, which aims to pressure Iran to end its closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking at a Turning Point USA event, Vance described talks in Islamabad as unprecedented, adding that meetings "at that level" hadn't occurred between the US and Iran in 47 years.
Democrats have tried and failed over the past few months to pass war power resolutions to limit US President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran.
"We are more inclined to go there," Trump told The New York Post, after reports surfaced of a new round of negotiations between the two countries.
