US Vice President JD Vance said Monday he is leaving Switzerland following the departure of the Iranian delegation, stating that much work remains on the nuclear file and economic matters. Vance also addressed criticism in Israel over the emerging framework, arguing it is not a deal Washington is imposing on the region, according to Israeli media.
US Vice President JD Vance announced Monday that he is departing Switzerland after the Iranian negotiating delegation left the talks, vowing that significant work remains on the nuclear dossier and economic issues. Speaking to Israeli media, Vance said, "There is still much to do — on the nuclear issue and on economic matters."
Vance also addressed criticism of the emerging framework in Israel, asserting that the talks did not produce a deal Washington is forcing on the region. "It's not a deal we are imposing," he said, according to Channel 14.
The Vice President reiterated his belief that a workable arrangement can safeguard both Lebanese sovereignty and Israeli security. His remarks come after the Iranian delegation's departure, which Tehran had initially delayed last week citing IDF strikes in Lebanon. As The Zioneer reported over the past week, Vance has framed the negotiations as establishing a "good foundation" for a permanent agreement, and has emphasized that any final deal must prevent Iran from funding regional instability.
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