Vance says US and Iran are very close to dealvery close to deal
US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday and Friday that Washington and Tehran are still negotiating the terms of a possible agreement, with enrichment and other language points still unresolved.
The talks are tied to extending a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, making the outcome important for regional security and global shipping.
US Administration
JD Vance said the Trump administration is making progress and believes Iran wants a deal, while stressing that no final agreement has been reached. He said negotiators are still working through specific wording, including the question of enrichment.
Iranian Position
The US side said Iran is engaged in the talks and wants an agreement, which suggests Tehran sees value in a negotiated outcome. The remaining disputes indicate that Iran is still pressing for terms it can accept without giving up key leverage.
- The Strait of Hormuz is only about 21 miles wide at its narrowest point.
- Uranium enrichment has been one of the central disputes in Iran nuclear diplomacy for decades.
- Vice President JD Vance was once a US senator from Ohio before joining Trump’s ticket.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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