In interview, US Vice President Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war
USO•US Vice President JD Vance said Iran must meaningfully reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity to meet US demands and end the seven-month war. He said Washington is in talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, but it is unclear how much authority they hold.
1. Enrichment is a key demand
Vance said any agreement to end the war would require Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, not simply promise future cuts. “We're not going to trade words for actions,” he said.
2. Uncertainty over Tehran
Vance said the US is talking with Pezeshkian and Araqchi, but Washington is unsure how much authority they have. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei disputed that uncertainty, saying the problem lies in contradictory positions and mixed messaging from US officials.
3. War and energy costs
The war has jolted global energy markets and has a $3 billion monthly price tag, the article said. Vance said Iranian troops can periodically strike commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz but are largely unable to prevent energy exports through the waterway.
