# JD Vance laments Europe’s ‘ridiculous atrophy’ in military capabilities

https://mins.news/en/item/44314

- TASS, 2026-09-03 19:48 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2182359

> US Vice President JD Vance said European militaries cannot protect merchant ships from Iranian shelling in the Strait of Hormuz or help stabilize global energy markets, contributing to higher fuel prices. He said about 15 million barrels of oil crossed the strait the previous day despite continued Iranian fire. Energy Secretary Chris Wright had said shipments exceeded 17 million barrels on September 1.

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