During Monday’s airing of “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Fox News, Vice President JD Vance discussed the strategic impact of “Operation Midnight Hammer,” which took place over the summer. Vance highlighted that this mission successfully dismantled Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities, a significant setback for their nuclear ambitions during President Trump’s administration. According to Vance, the primary goal was to ensure Iran’s permanent commitment to abandoning any nuclear weapon development, aiming for a long-term resolution rather than a temporary fix. This objective underlines the broader aim of “Operation Epic Fury,” with any changes within Iran’s regime being secondary to the ultimate goal of preventing nuclear proliferation.

Jesse Watters inquired, “Mr. Vice President, why this operation and why now?”

Vance responded by providing context, explaining that “Operation Midnight Hammer” was a decisive move to neutralize Iran’s nuclear capabilities. He emphasized that while the immediate outcome was successful, the President’s vision extended beyond short-term solutions. The focus was on achieving a lasting assurance that Iran would refrain from pursuing nuclear weapons. The diplomatic efforts that followed were crucial, yet the President recognized the necessity of a strategic shift in Iran’s approach. Observing a weakened Iranian regime, the President deemed it essential to act decisively to safeguard national security, ensuring a future free from the threat of an Iranian nuclear weapon.

Vance further clarified that the fate of Iran’s regime is a secondary concern compared to the administration’s primary mission: to prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear bomb capabilities.