# VOA Chinese Broadcast: Iran Nuclear Issue, Ukraine Civilian Toll and Colombia Earthquake Relief

https://mins.news/en/video/22625

- VOA Chinese, 2026-08-14 22:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwCU-jsMw4o

> Vice President Vance said keeping oil prices low and preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons are the United States’ two main goals, warning of “unprecedented” economic measures against Tehran. The UN said civilian deaths in Ukraine in July exceeded those of any month since the early phase of Russia’s invasion. The US War Department reached framework agreements with two defense contractors to accelerate and expand production of Standard Missile-3 interceptors and components. Survivors of a powerful Colombian earthquake are sheltering in temporary camps and need food, tents, flashlights and blankets.

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