Vance says Iran deal could include Lebanon, wider regional peace

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has outlined a vision for a broader regional peace deal that could extend beyond Iran to include Gulf states, Israel, and Lebanon. Vance indicated that the success of such an arrangement hinges on Tehran's compliance with the terms of any future agreement.

"It is a regional peace deal. It’s going to include the Gulf, it’s going to include Israel, it’s going to include Lebanon," Vance stated, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of the envisioned accord. He suggested that if Iran adheres to the agreement, it could usher in a "true transformative deal for the Middle East."

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It is a regional peace deal. It’s going to include the Gulf, it’s going to include Israel, it’s going to include Lebanon.

However, the Vice President did not provide specific details on the terms of the potential agreement or the mechanisms for ensuring Iranian compliance. The remarks suggest a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy objectives in the region, aiming for a wider diplomatic resolution.

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The idea is that if the Iranians comply, then we are going to have a true transformative deal for the Middle East.