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  "id": 12499834,
  "title": "In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/in-interview-us-vice-president-vance-says-iran-must-cut-enrichment-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T00:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261007/in-interview-us-vice-president-vance-says-iran-must-cut-enrichment-to-end-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Vice President JD Vance stated in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran must significantly reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity to fulfill US demands and bring an end to the ongoing war between the two nations. Despite Washington's uncertainty about Iran's decision-making process in negotiations, Vance, a vocal critic of US involvement in foreign wars, has played a prominent role in attempting to negotiate a resolution to the conflict. In September, Vance helped broker a provisional peace agreement, which, however, was short-lived. The ongoing war has caused significant disruptions to global energy markets and has become a political burden for President Donald Trump and other Republicans as they approach the November midterm elections.\n\nIn an interview following a campaign trip in Alaska, Vance emphasized that any agreement necessitates Iran's reduction of nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than merely offering assurances of future nuclear disarmament. He questioned the purpose of maintaining 60% enriched fuel if one's ultimate goal is to avoid acquiring a nuclear weapon. Vance argued that if Iran intends to demonstrate commitment to not developing a nuclear weapon, it should refrain from producing highly enriched fuel, which he considers a fundamental prerequisite.",
  "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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        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Iran Must Cut Enrichment To End War: JD Vance",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T23:27:12.000Z"
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        "title": "Transcript of US Vice President Vance interview in Alaska",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/transcript-of-us-vice-president-vance-interview-in-alaska-12500780",
        "published": "2026-10-06T23:46:27.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-06T23:47:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Vance: Iran must make 'meaningful' nuclear concessions to end war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/vance-iran-must-make-meaningful-nuclear-concessions-to-end-war",
        "published": "2026-10-07T00:15:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Iran must cut enrichment to end war, US uncertain who makes decisions in Tehran, Vance says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/iran-must-cut-enrichment-to-end-war-us-uncertain-who-makes-decisions",
        "published": "2026-10-07T00:52:18.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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