US wants Iran to ‘behave like a normal country,’ US VP Vance says

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has articulated a clear condition for Iran to receive benefits: it must "behave like a normal country." In a recent interview, Vance emphasized that Tehran's compliance with a memorandum of understanding (MoU) is paramount, with specific requirements including relinquishing its stockpile of enriched uranium and halting funding to terrorist organizations.

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We want them to have a successful country, but only if they do what's necessary to commit long-term to not building a nuclear weapon.

"We want them to have a successful country, but only if they do what's necessary to commit long-term to not building a nuclear weapon," Vance stated. He highlighted the enriched uranium as a central focus, with plans for its destruction by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the U.S. as part of the MoU.

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We want them [Iran] to behave like a normal country.

Rejecting comparisons to the previous administration's deal, Vance asserted that the Obama-era Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) essentially bribed Iran to slow its nuclear program. He argued that the current administration's approach has already "completely destroyed" Iran's nuclear program, and the focus now is on securing a long-term commitment against rebuilding it.

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If you go back to the Obama JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), what it did was it took an Iranian nuclear program that it accelerated. It basically bribed the Iranians to stop that program.

Vance also addressed concerns from Gulf States, who he claimed have felt threatened by Iran for decades. He noted that these countries view the current plan favorably, believing it will foster peace and prosperity in the Middle East. He further assured that the agreement would enhance safety for Israel and the entire region.

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The Iranian nuclear program has been completely destroyed, and what we’re saying is: make the long-term commitment to not rebuild it, and you will get the benefits that come with that.