In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war
USO•JD Vance said Iran must meaningfully reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity to meet US demands and end the seven-month war. He said Washington remains open to an agreement and is in talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
1. Nuclear concessions required
Vance said any agreement to end the war would require Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than offer assurances of future drawdowns. “We're not going to trade words for actions,” he said.
2. Decision-making uncertainty
Vance said the US was unsure how decisions are made in Tehran and how much authority Pezeshkian and Araqchi wield. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei disputed that characterization, saying the problem was contradictory positions and mixed messaging from US officials.
3. War and campaign politics
The war has jolted global energy markets and costs $3 billion a month, the article said. Vance also said he had not decided whether to seek the presidency in 2028.
