U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that “very good progress” had been made in negotiations with Iran, adding that a strong foundation had been laid for a final agreement.
Vance said that the talks continued past 1:00 a.m. and announced that technical negotiations would continue in the coming days and weeks. The U.S. Vice President noted that technical teams would continue their work and that he would return to the U.S. shortly.
Speaking following the talks with Iran, Vance said a mechanism had been established to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open. “The strait is open,” Vance said, noting that ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz—which is of critical importance for energy and maritime transportation—was one of the key issues in the negotiations.
Vance also stated that Iran had agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country. This step was viewed as a notable development in the nuclear negotiations between the parties.
Touching on the situation in Lebanon, Vance said they wanted to ensure “appropriate coordination” regarding the process in the region. The US side reportedly aims to establish clearer coordination among the parties regarding the ceasefire and security arrangements in Lebanon.
The U.S. Vice President, however, stressed that the process is not yet complete, saying, “There is still a lot of work to be done.” Vance also stated that President Donald Trump would respond to any misleading statements made by Iran when necessary.
