Vance will not travel to Switzerland for talks with Iran on the nuclear deal
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance will not participate in the negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, which are scheduled to take place in Switzerland. The White House explained the reason for this decision but has not officially disclosed any details.
It is known that the team led by Vance was ready to depart but postponed the trip, citing the complex logistics of the talks. Specifically, the reason is Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon, which is why Iranian representatives also did not travel to the talks.
The postponement of the talks came after the U.S. announced the lifting of the blockade, allowing oil tankers to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz after months during which this critically important waterway had been impassable.
The initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran drew sharp criticism from some U.S. officials, particularly several Republicans in Congress who are concerned that Washington has conceded too much to Iran by easing sanctions and creating a potential $300 billion fund to aid in reconstruction.
In light of this, Vance took the rather unusual step of appearing at the White House to defend the agreement. He argued that while it offers concessions, Iran must first meet U.S. demands.
“As they step up their good behavior, we can step up economic relief,” he said.
“If, on the other hand, they reduce their good behavior, we can turn it off,” the vice president concluded, according to ABC News.
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