{
  "id": 339502,
  "title": "Vance says talks 'make progress' but Iran must make long-term changes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/vance-says-talks-make-progress-but-iran-must-make-long-term-changes",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-09T02:14:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/vance-says-talks-make-progress-iran-must-make-long-term-changes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US Vice President Joe Biden Jr., better known as JD Vance, disclosed on Fox News that the United States has made some progress during recent negotiations with Iran. However, he emphasized that Tehran must demonstrate willingness to make long-term changes for a better relationship with Washington. Vance expressed uncertainty about whether Iran's system is capable of providing the necessary concessions for US satisfaction. He reiterated that the US has significantly weakened Iran's nuclear, conventional, and asymmetric military capabilities. Nevertheless, Vance stated that the US will continue applying pressure and seeking to decrease American dependence on Middle Eastern oil and gas to achieve lower energy prices for citizens.",
  "summary": "Vance says talks 'make progress' but Iran must make long-term changes US vice president JD Vance has said the US has made progress in negotiations with Iran, but Washington remains focused on determining whether Tehran “is willing to make longer-term changes that could lead to an improved relationship with Washington”. “The question is whether they're able, their system is able to give the things…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/339502.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SBS News",
        "title": "UAE condemns tanker strike while Iran and Oman signal progress in Hormuz talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/uae-condemns-tanker-strike-while-iran-and-oman-signal-progress-in",
        "published": "2026-08-08T22:23:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Strait of Hormuz talks: What are Iran’s new conditions for the US?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/strait-of-hormuz-talks-what-are-irans-new-conditions-for-the-us",
        "published": "2026-08-09T00:28:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}