Vance Says Iran Must Substantially Cut Enrichment to End War

US Vice President JD Vance said Iran must substantially reduce its uranium enrichment capabilities before an agreement can be reached to end the war between the two countries.

Vance stressed that Washington wants concrete steps from Tehran, making a significant reduction in enrichment capacity a condition for a deal.

The conflict has continued for more than seven months. His remarks put Iran’s nuclear capabilities at the centre of Washington’s stated requirements for ending the fighting.

The demand concerns Iran’s ability to enrich uranium, rather than simply a pledge to limit its nuclear activities. Vance did not specify the scale of the reduction Washington would consider sufficient.