U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Tuesday that he finds Iran's denials of negotiations 'fascinating and frustrating,' because technical talks between the U.S. and Iran on a peace agreement are actually underway. Vance described the posture as a Persian negotiating tactic and rhetorical device, and reiterated that President Trump is ready to bomb Iran again if it does not comply with the deal.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, speaking Tuesday evening, offered an unusually blunt assessment of Iranian negotiating conduct as the administration presses forward with diplomatic talks. Vance said that while Iranian officials publicly insist no peace negotiations are taking place, technical-level discussions between Washington and Tehran on a final agreement are actively being held. He called the contradiction 'fascinating and frustrating' and described the Iranian approach as a traditional Persian bargaining tactic and rhetorical tool.
Vance reiterated that President Trump is prepared to use military force again if Iran fails to uphold its commitments under the emerging agreement. The remark aligns with a consistent administration stance: The Zioneer has reported Vance repeatedly warning that 'alternatives' are available and that 'violence will be met with violence.'
This is the first time Vance has directly addressed the discrepancy between Iran's public denials and the actual diplomatic backchannel. No official response from Tehran has been reported.
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