JD Vance Iran negotiations show progress toward deal

US Vice President JD Vance said Washington has made “progress” in talks with Iran toward a negotiated settlement.

Vance said he and President Donald Trump feel “pretty good” about the prospects and that no deadline has been set before strikes resume.

Trump said Iran wants a deal to end a conflict now in its ninth month and that Washington would stop targeting Iranian leaders if asked.

Vance said the priority is a firm, verifiable Iranian commitment not to rebuild its nuclear programme after what he called its destruction.

US-Iran tensions have persisted since attacks began on Feb. 28, despite a June memorandum, including over the Strait of Hormuz.

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