Vance: Low Oil Prices Now Top Priority in US-Iran Conflict Efforts

US Secretary of State Mike Pence says low oil prices have become the top priority in efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict with Iran, amid threats from Washington of new economic pressure. The US has offered various reasons for targeting Iran, including support for anti-government protests and a desire to limit its nuclear program.

US officials say low oil prices are now a primary goal in the Iran war, following threats from Washington of new economic pressure. The shift in focus comes as the US has offered various reasons for the conflict, including supporting mass anti-government protests and defanging Iran's nuclear program. Iranian forces shot down a US drone last year, prompting retaliatory strikes that killed dozens of people. Tensions between the two countries remain high, with no clear end to the conflict in sight.

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