In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut nuclear enrichment to end war
FAIRBANKS, Alaska: 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, a longtime skeptic of US involvement in foreign wars, has taken a leading role in…
US Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview with Reuters that Iran must make significant cuts to its nuclear enrichment capabilities to end the ongoing war and meet US demands. Vance emphasized that Iran should focus on reducing its 60% enriched fuel rather than offering assurances of future nuclear drawdowns. This stance comes amidst the uncertainty surrounding how Iran's decision-making process functions within its power structure, as the US is still trying to determine the extent of authority held by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
The war, which has caused disruptions in global energy markets, has become a political liability for President Donald Trump and other Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. Vance has been actively involved in negotiating a provisional peace agreement, but the deal quickly fell apart. Speaking after a campaign trip in Alaska, Vance highlighted the need for Iran to demonstrate commitment to not building a nuclear weapon by making meaningful reductions in its enrichment capacity.
He reiterated that the US is open to an agreement but insists on concrete Iranian nuclear concessions.
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