# US Vice President Vance Claims Strait of Hormuz Oil Flow Nearly Pre-War Levels

US Vice President JD Vance stated that oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly returned to pre-war levels.

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US Vice President JD Vance stated on 2026-02-28 that oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly returned to pre-war levels. [^1]

US Vice President JD Vance stated on March 3 that the United States will not engage in dialogue with Iran as long as Tehran continues to attack merchant ships. [^2]

US officials reported that between 20 and 30 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz daily, representing approximately 10 million barrels of oil. [^3]

Vice President Vance claimed that Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz maritime route has practically disappeared. [^4]

Vice President Vance stated that major combat operations between US and Israeli forces lasted only six weeks since the conflict began on February 28. [^5]

JD Vance insisted that the United States would not reopen negotiations with Iran until the country ceased attacks against commercial maritime transport. [^6]

JD Vance stated that active combat in the region had ceased, noting that there were no active shootings at the time of his remarks. [^7]

Vance reported that approximately 15 million barrels of oil were transported through the Strait of Hormuz the previous night, a level nearly identical to pre-conflict volumes. [^8]

Vance warned that a global energy crisis would have occurred if the United States had not protected merchant vessels from Iranian attacks. [^9]

Vance warned Iran to stop its actions against civilian vessels and stated that the Trump administration has additional economic, military, and diplomatic tools available to pressure Tehran. [^10]

Vance indicated that the US possesses numerous additional tools for pressuring Iran, including economic, military, and diplomatic measures, though the specific choice remains with President Trump. [^11]

Vance expressed skepticism regarding Iran's claim that US airstrikes caused casualties at a wedding hall in southern Iran, noting that Iran's state media has not been accurate in reporting on the conflict. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. US Vice President JD Vance stated on 2026-02-28 that oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly returned to pre-war levels. (Excélsior, News)
2. US Vice President JD Vance stated on March 3 that the United States will not engage in dialogue with Iran as long as Tehran continues to attack merchant ships. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
3. US officials reported that between 20 and 30 ships cross the Strait of Hormuz daily, representing approximately 10 million barrels of oil. (Excélsior, News)
4. Vice President Vance claimed that Tehran's control over the Strait of Hormuz maritime route has practically disappeared. (Excélsior, News)
5. Vice President Vance stated that major combat operations between US and Israeli forces lasted only six weeks since the conflict began on February 28. (Excélsior, News)
6. JD Vance insisted that the United States would not reopen negotiations with Iran until the country ceased attacks against commercial maritime transport. (Agencia Andina, News)
7. JD Vance stated that active combat in the region had ceased, noting that there were no active shootings at the time of his remarks. (Agencia Andina, News)
8. Vance reported that approximately 15 million barrels of oil were transported through the Strait of Hormuz the previous night, a level nearly identical to pre-conflict volumes. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
9. Vance warned that a global energy crisis would have occurred if the United States had not protected merchant vessels from Iranian attacks. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
10. Vance warned Iran to stop its actions against civilian vessels and stated that the Trump administration has additional economic, military, and diplomatic tools available to pressure Tehran. (세계일보, News)
11. Vance indicated that the US possesses numerous additional tools for pressuring Iran, including economic, military, and diplomatic measures, though the specific choice remains with President Trump. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
12. Vance expressed skepticism regarding Iran's claim that US airstrikes caused casualties at a wedding hall in southern Iran, noting that Iran's state media has not been accurate in reporting on the conflict. (세계일보, News)

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