WASHINGTON (HRNW) – US Vice President JD Vance has issued a major update regarding ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Iran, clarifying that while the United States and Iran are close to securing a deal, a final agreement has not yet been formally executed.
The detailed points from his interaction with journalists include:
Progress in Dialogue and Iran’s Intent
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Close to an Accord: US Vice President JD Vance informed reporters that the ongoing bilateral diplomatic channels are moving in a constructive direction, bringing both nations close to an agreement.
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Iran’s Commitment: JD Vance noted that Iran is genuinely keen on finalizing an accord with the United States, which has catalyzed substantial progress on the proposed ceasefire extension agreement.
President Donald Trump’s Stance and Ongoing Deliberations
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Consultations on Outstanding Points: The Vice President disclosed that both negotiating teams are currently deliberating over a few specific, critical clauses that require resolution.
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President Trump Not Ready Yet: JD Vance clarified that President Donald Trump is not prepared to grant immediate approval to the deal just yet, as he requires absolute confirmation on these pending structural points.
Ratification Timeline and Future Framework
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Prerequisite of Further Progress: According to the Vice President, President Donald Trump will be in a position to formally ratify the accord only after further definitive progress is made on the remaining points.
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Signing Date Premature to Predict: JD Vance added that given the fluid nature of the current diplomatic environment, it remains difficult to predict exactly when President Trump will sign the formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Iran.
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