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Vance Says Iran Must Cut Nuclear Enrichment To End War
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News18•07-10-2026, 05:05
Vance Says Iran Must Cut Nuclear Enrichment To End War
- •US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran must make a meaningful reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to end the ongoing seven-month conflict.
- •Vance emphasized that the US seeks concrete action rather than mere promises, questioning why Iran needs 60 percent enriched fuel if it does not want a nuclear weapon.
- •President Donald Trump previously rejected Tehran's latest proposal, warning that military operations could intensify following the November midterm elections.
- •Vance expressed uncertainty regarding where ultimate decision-making power lies within the Iranian political system, a claim that was rejected by Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei.
Key Questions Answered
US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran must make a meaningful reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity, specifically questioning why they need 60 percent enriched fuel if they do not want a nuclear weapon.
US President Donald Trump has rejected Tehran's latest proposal, with Vice President Vance emphasizing that Washington will not accept verbal assurances alone and is seeking concrete actions rather than promises.
Vance expressed uncertainty over who ultimately holds decision-making authority within Iran's political system, questioning the true authority of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
