In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war
The United States remains open to a deal, but Vance said Iran must make concrete nuclear concessions and cut enrichment capacity.
- On Monday, Vice President JD Vance told Reuters that Iran must make a "meaningful" reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the seven-month war.
- Complicating negotiations, Vance noted that Washington remains uncertain who holds decision-making authority in Tehran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, even while maintaining talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
- The war's $3 billion monthly price tag and higher energy costs have created political liabilities for President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of next month's midterm elections.
- Trump rejected Tehran's latest proposal and warned of intensifying military operations after the midterms, while Vance campaigned in Fairbanks for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan against Democratic challenger Mary Peltola.
- Maintaining a firm stance, Vance stated the US will not "trade words for actions" regarding nuclear concessions, emphasizing that Iran must halt production of highly enriched fuel to demonstrate commitment to non-proliferation.
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Iran must cut enrichment to end war, US uncertain who makes decisions in Tehran, Vance says
Speaking on Monday after a campaign trip in Alaska, Vance said any agreement would require Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than offer assurances of future nuclear drawdowns.
U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance stated that Iran must significantly reduce its uranium enrichment capacity to meet US demands and put an end to war between nations. Vance, a long-standing skeptic of US involvement in foreign wars, played a leading role in the conflict settlement negotiations and concluded a preliminary peace agreement in September, which quickly collapsed. Speaking Monday after the election trip to Alaska, Vance stated that any …
In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war
US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries’ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how Tehran makes decisions in negotiations.
Vance video: Washington will require Iran to make concrete nuclear concessions to reach an agreement.
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