U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that in recent months, pragmatists within Iran who seek better ties with the West have been winning the internal debate. The remark, carried by Israeli media, suggests Washington sees a shift in Tehran's internal political balance as nuclear talks continue.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Tehran's internal debate is tilting in favor of pragmatists who desire closer relations with the West. The remark, reported via Israeli media, is the latest in a series of statements by Vance about U.S.-Iran diplomacy and the emerging nuclear agreement.
As The Zioneer has reported, Vance has over the past week described the deal as 'very close,' argued it benefits Israel, and stated that Washington will succeed with or without Iranian compliance. Thursday's comment adds a distinct assessment of Iranian domestic politics — that the faction seeking engagement with the West is gaining ground.
The claim is attributed to Vance but not independently corroborated. It remains unclear whether the administration has specific intelligence to support this assessment or is projecting a negotiating posture. No Iranian official has publicly confirmed such a shift.
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