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  "title": "In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/in-interview-us-vice-president-vance-says-iran-must-cut-enrichment-to",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-10-06T23:47:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
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    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261007/in-interview-us-vice-president-vance-says-iran-must-cut-enrichment-to-end-war"
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  "account": "In an interview with Reuters, US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran must substantially reduce its nuclear enrichment capabilities to address Washington's demands and bring an end to the ongoing seven-month conflict between the two nations. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Iran's decision-making process in negotiations, Vance, a vocal critic of US involvement in foreign wars, has played a significant role in attempting to negotiate a resolution to the dispute. In September, the two countries brokered a tentative peace agreement, but it was short-lived.\n\nThe war has had far-reaching consequences, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and becoming a political setback for President Donald Trump and his Republican party as they head into the November midterm elections. During a campaign stop in Alaska on Monday, Vance emphasized that any potential agreement would necessitate Iran's reduction of its nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than merely offering assurances of future nuclear disarmament. He questioned the necessity of Iran possessing 60% enriched fuel and argued that if Iran genuinely desired to demonstrate its commitment to avoiding nuclear weapon development, it should refrain from creating highly enriched fuel.",
  "summary": "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…",
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