JD Vance claims US ‘very close’ to peace deal with Iran

U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about a potential peace deal with Iran, suggesting that the conflict, initiated in February, could conclude soon. Vance indicated that a resolution might be reached within weeks or possibly months, stating, "I feel that we are in a position to get a deal that is good for the United States economically and that really does deal with the Iranian nuclear program."

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Right now, I feel that we are in a position to get a deal that is good for the United States economically and that really does deal with the Iranian nuclear program.

The primary objective outlined by Vance is to ensure Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons, not only during the current administration but for the long term. "That's the goal of the policy. And I think we're very close to achieving that goal," Vance told CBS in an interview set to air later this week. He acknowledged that challenges remain, stating, "But we [have] still got some wood to chop."

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Not just now, not just while Donald Trump is president, but for the long term, to where my kids can say when they’re adults: ‘Iran is not going to have a nuclear weapon.’ That’s the goal of the policy. And I think we’re very close to achieving that goal. But we [have] still got some wood to chop.

Vance's comments were made shortly after U.S. Central Command (Centcom) announced that U.S. forces had initiated "self-defense strikes" on Iran. This action was described as a "proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression" following the downing of an Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.

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The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression.

President Donald Trump also alluded to the possibility of a deal, posting on Truth Social that there was a "good chance" of signing an agreement with Iran "in two or three days." The ongoing conflict, marked by retaliatory strikes, a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, and soaring energy costs, has seen repeated claims from the Trump administration about being close to a resolution. Iran has acknowledged ongoing discussions but confirmed no final agreement has been reached, with recent Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation further complicating negotiations.

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We must, of necessity, respond to the attack but also claimed that there was a “good chance” of signing a deal with Iran “in two or three days”.