US Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that he and President Trump do not view direct negotiations with Iran as a concession, but as a serious effort to achieve results. The statement, reported by Israeli media, reinforces the administration's public posture as nuclear talks continue.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated overnight Wednesday that direct talks between Washington and Tehran are a serious diplomatic channel, not a reward for Iran. 'The president and I do not see direct negotiations with Iran as a gift that is given to them, but rather a serious step designed to achieve results,' Vance said, according to Israeli media.
This is Vance's latest public framing of the nuclear negotiations, following several statements over the past week in which he described a deal as imminent while pushing back against critics. On Monday, he said Washington is now speaking directly with Iran's leadership and pledged to publish the deal's text. On Saturday, he accused critics of spreading 'false information' about the agreement, insisting no upfront money reaches Tehran and that sanctions relief would be conditional.
The administration appears to be managing domestic and allied expectations as talks continue. A senior Israeli source told The Zioneer on Friday that any expected signing would be a non-binding memorandum of understanding, not a final agreement — a view the White House has not confirmed. President Trump said Tuesday the U.S. may have clarity on the talks' outcome 'within a day or two,' while reaffirming the blockade on Iran remains fully in place.
2 developments
- DevelopingVP Vance rebuts 'false information' on US-Iran deal, says no upfront cash for Tehran
- StrongVP Vance denies any frozen Iranian assets released so far
- DevelopingUS VP Vance: skepticism of foreign wars does not mean never using force on Iran
- StrongVP Vance says US speaks directly with Iran, calls Gulf states allies of Trump deal
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