Vance: US alone can secure Strait of Hormuz, warns of energy crisis

US Vice President JD Vance criticized European allies for insufficient action against Iran's attacks on shipping, asserting that only the US can protect the Strait of Hormuz and prevent a global energy crisis. This marks a sharpening of US rhetoric toward allies and Iran, signaling potential unilateral US military posture in the region. The claim is unverified and reflects political positioning, with implications for energy markets and transatlantic relations.