U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has expressed his willingness to engage in negotiations with Iran
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is on standby to participate in negotiations with Iran should informal consultations lead to a face-to-face meeting with Iranian officials.
This is reported by Politico.
Currently, negotiations are being led by U.S. Special Representative Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. If their envoys make sufficient progress, Vance may join the negotiation process.
The vice president’s participation demonstrates the seriousness of Washington’s intentions to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis, though this prospect comes against the backdrop of promises by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hagset regarding possible strikes on Iran in the coming days.
It is worth noting that J.D. Vance largely remained in the background during the early stages of the conflict, although he occasionally communicated with mediators. The publication adds that he was one of the last Trump administration officials to express support for strikes on social media and avoided television appearances during the first weekend of the war.
The White House denied suggestions of Vance’s passivity, emphasizing that he participated in public events and gave interviews, including an appearance on Fox News on March 2, three days after the first strikes.
It is worth noting that the war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran has been ongoing for over a month, and at the same time, negotiations regarding a potential agreement are being conducted through intermediaries.
Iran has presented a ten-point proposal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel. The document was delivered via Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator in the negotiations.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States could “destroy Iran overnight” if Tehran does not comply with Washington’s demands, particularly regarding the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The day before, official Tehran announced that the strategically important sea route would remain closed until full compensation for the damage caused to the country by the war is provided.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the possibility of reaching an agreement with Iran as early as April 6, 2026, warning of the complete destruction of critical infrastructure in the event of a breakdown in negotiations.
Prior to this, Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran’s leadership demanding that the Strait of Hormuz be reopened by the evening of Tuesday, April 7.
As a reminder, the IRGC announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened a “harsh response” to ships.
The Strait of Hormuz could also become the “Trump Strait.”
