Iran war news LIVE: JD Vance says Tehran must make a "meaningful" reduction in nuclear enrichment to end war

US Vice President JD Vance asserted on Tuesday that Iran must significantly reduce its nuclear enrichment capabilities to avoid further conflict, despite the uncertainty surrounding Iran's decision-making process in negotiations. In an interview with Reuters, Vance emphasized the importance of not building highly enriched fuel as a fundamental threshold requirement to demonstrate a commitment to peace.

Vance, known for his cautious stance on military interventions, has been actively involved in negotiating a settlement to end the ongoing war. The conflict has had adverse effects on global energy markets and has become a political liability for US President Donald Trump and his Republican Party ahead of the mid-term elections. Oil prices spiked due to a storm threatening US oil-producing regions and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, causing tensions in the Middle East.

CENTCOM, the US Central Command, denied reports of a US Navy helicopter crash in the Red Sea, stating that all American military assets and personnel in the region were secure. President Trump, during a speech in Maryland, vowed to end the Iran war, warning that it could be resolved peacefully or violently, and highlighted Iran's weakened military strength.