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Iran agreed to nuclear material inspection during Switzerland talks, Vance says

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  • The US and Iran have agreed to inspections of nuclear materials and a mechanism to ensure a Middle East ceasefire during talks in Switzerland.
  • Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran will allow nuclear inspectors into the country for the first time in a long time, aiming to prevent it from developing nuclear weapons.
  • Vance also confirmed that unfrozen Iranian assets will be directed by the US for American goods, and that efforts to ensure a ceasefire are coordinated with Israel and Arab countries.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced significant progress in recent Iran negotiations held in Switzerland, stating that Iran has agreed to allow nuclear material inspections for the first time in years. Vance expressed optimism about the outcome, emphasizing that these inspections are crucial to ensuring Iran never develops a nuclear weapon.

We have the Iranians allowing weapons inspectors, nuclear inspectors into their country for the first time in a long time.

— JD VanceAnnouncing progress in Iran negotiations.

"We have the Iranians allowing weapons inspectors, nuclear inspectors into their country for the first time in a long time," Vance told reporters. He also highlighted the establishment of a mechanism to guarantee the open passage of the Straits of Hormuz, noting that recent oil shipments through the strait have helped lower gas prices. Vance described the developments as laying the groundwork for a potentially transformed Middle East.

We set up the mechanism to ensure not only the Straits of Hormuz are open but will stay open.

— JD VanceDiscussing maritime security and its impact on gas prices.

Further details revealed that unfrozen Iranian assets will be managed by Qatar under U.S. direction, specifically for the purchase of American goods. Vance also confirmed that a ceasefire mechanism for the Middle East has been established and that coordination with Israel and Arab nations is underway. Despite an initial refusal by the Iranian delegation to shake hands, Vance downplayed the incident, noting that productive meetings followed and lasted for hours.

This is laying a foundation for what could be a truly transformed Middle East.

— JD VanceDescribing the potential long-term impact of the agreements.

Vance urged media outlets to approach reports from Iranian social media with caution, suggesting skepticism before accepting them as fact. The negotiations occurred amidst broader regional discussions, including Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meeting with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and the U.S. and Iran agreeing to a deconfliction cell in Lebanon.

We actually asked the Qataris to set up the mechanism to ensure the money goes where we want it to go.

— JD VanceExplaining the management of unfrozen Iranian assets.
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