US and Iran Close to Possible Nuclear Deal, Says Vice President JD Vance

WASHINGTON: US Vice President JD Vance has said that Washington and Tehran are very close to reaching a possible agreement, although a final deal has not yet been signed.

Speaking to reporters, Vance said Iran is interested in making a deal with the United States and that significant progress has been made during talks related to extending the ceasefire and restarting negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program.

He noted that discussions are still continuing on several key issues and that President Donald Trump is not yet ready to approve the proposed agreement.

“Further progress is needed before President Trump can formally endorse the deal,” Vance said.

According to the US vice president, Washington remains in a position to push Iran’s nuclear program further back, but detailed negotiations and clear conditions are necessary to achieve that objective.

Vance also said it is still unclear when President Trump may sign the proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran.

Earlier, US news website Axios reported that American and Iranian negotiators had agreed on a 60-day memorandum aimed at extending the ceasefire and launching formal negotiations on Iran’s nuclear activities.

The report described the proposed MoU as the biggest diplomatic breakthrough since the start of the conflict. However, it added that difficult negotiations would still be required to reach a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions, and regional security issues.

Axios also reported, citing sources, that President Trump has not yet given formal approval to the agreement.