US Vice President JD Vance cautioned that it is too early to guarantee a finalized agreement between the US and Iran, citing several unresolved agendas.
While US officials confirmed a framework has been agreed upon, both President Donald Trump and the Iranian leadership have yet to give final approval. The proposed deal reportedly includes a 60-day ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the lifting of US blockades and oil sanctions.
President Trump is currently reviewing the proposal, with a decision expected in the coming days. The Strait of Hormuz normally handles one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas, meaning its closure has largely disrupted the world fuel trade.
Vice President Vance stated that negotiators are still debating specific phrasing, particularly regarding the issue of uranium enrichment.
“We’re not there yet, but we’re very close and we’re going to keep on working at it,” he told reporters.
While the US has long demanded that Iran halt its highly enriched uranium production and dismantle its weapon-ready stockpile, the Vice President struck an optimistic tone, noting that the Iranians appeared to be negotiating in “good faith”.
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