US vice-president JD Vance says the United States will “win either way” in its negotiations with Iran, arguing that Washington’s approach results in US advantages regardless of whether a final deal is reached. Speaking on HBO’s Bill Maher shortly before additional military strikes were exchanged involving the Strait of Hormuz, Vance framed the potential outcomes as either concluding an agreement or achieving strategic weakening of Iran without a deal. He said that if a final arrangement is reached, that is positive, but if negotiations fail, Iran’s nuclear program would still be “destroyed” and the country would remain “much weaker.” The comments are presented as part of the administration’s broader position amid what sources describe as a tense and uncertain security environment in the region. The reports also note that the remarks come as military activity continues around the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting ongoing volatility alongside diplomatic efforts.