US Vice President Jay D. Vance has reported that after extensive negotiations, Iran did not commit to halting its nuclear weapons development.
When asked about the specific conditions Iran rejected, Vance emphasized that Washington requires a clear commitment from Tehran to refrain from pursuing nuclear weapons and the means to develop them swiftly.
“The question is whether we see a fundamental commitment from the Iranians not to develop nuclear weapons not just now, not just in two years, but in the long term? We do not see that yet, but we hope to see it,” Vance stated.
In a related development, Vance indicated that after 21 hours of discussions, the US and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement, resulting in the American delegation’s return to Washington without a final document.
Prior to the negotiations, President Donald Trump remarked that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open regardless of Iran’s cooperation, highlighting that the nuclear issue would be a central topic. He asserted that a successful agreement would require Tehran’s commitment to forgo nuclear weapons.
However, Trump also expressed indifference regarding the outcome of the negotiations, stating that the United States would prevail regardless of whether an agreement was reached.
The recent talks between the US and Iran concluded without a commitment from Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons development. Vice President Jay D. Vance highlighted the need for a long-term assurance from Tehran, while President Trump maintained that the US would succeed irrespective of the negotiations' outcome.