US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that if Iran upholds the emerging nuclear agreement, it would transform the Middle East for the next five decades. The remark, reported early Monday, comes as the Trump administration claims a deal is near but acknowledges the timeline remains uncertain.
US Vice President JD Vance made the statement late Sunday night (Jerusalem time), as reported by an Israeli media source early Monday. "If the Iranians uphold the agreement, it will change the Middle East for the next 50 years," Vance said.
The remark adds to a flurry of statements from the Trump administration as negotiations appear to approach a conclusion. President Trump claimed Tuesday a deal would be finalized within days, and a senior US official said Saturday that "we think we have a deal" with Iran. Vance himself said on Wednesday the deal was "very close" and would be long-term, and on Thursday he pushed back against reports of upfront cash for Tehran, insisting sanctions relief would only follow Iranian compliance.
US Air Force transport planes have reportedly moved equipment to Europe ahead of a potential signing ceremony in Geneva. The emerging agreement is reportedly a memorandum of understanding with a 60-day implementation framework.
The precise status of talks remains unclear; Vance acknowledged earlier this week the deal could be signed next week or take months.
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