Iran chose ‘not to accept our terms’, Vance says after negotiations
Iran Chose ‘Not to Accept Our Terms,’ Vance Says After Negotiations
Vice-President JD Vance stated that the United States and Iran did not arrive at a mutual agreement following extensive discussions in Islamabad, Pakistan. The talks occurred amid a brief pause in hostilities. Vance remarked that the U.S. “could not achieve a scenario where the Iranians were open to our conditions.” Stopping Iran’s nuclear advancements had been a “central objective” that remained unmet.
“We could not get to a situation where the Iranians were willing to accept our terms,” Vance said.
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Regional Impacts and Ongoing Conflicts
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