US ‘locked and loaded’ to resume Iran strikes if nuclear talks fail, Vance warns; IDF on high alert

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. JD Vance warned that the U.S. is “locked and loaded” to resume strikes if Iran nuclear talks fail. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an emergency security meeting as Israel’s military entered its highest level of alert for potential action. President Donald Trump's stern warnings have brought a temporary halt to "major attack" Tuesday on Iran. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remains, but oil prices are falling on anticipation of peace progress. Trump vows to quickly give go-ahead on Iran strikes if the regime will not relent on giving up nuclear weapons aspirations. Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump is still pursuing a diplomatic deal with Iran but remains “locked and loaded” to restart the military campaign if nuclear talks collapse. Israel is preparing to take part in a potential U.S. strike on Iran, despite P