[74035] US Vice President J.D. Vance: Progress in talks for an agreement with Iran, but the goal is still far off

Cautionary progress in talks with Iran

US Vice President J.D. Vance addressed the status of negotiations with Iran today (May 29, 2026), emphasizing that the US administration is in the midst of a process that has not yet matured into a final signing. According to reports in Israel News IL and The Political Channel, Vance clarified that it is unclear "if and when" President Trump will sign the framework agreement with the Iranians, although he noted that "we are not there yet, but very close," as noted by Nitzan Shapira.

As part of the negotiations, Vance claimed that the Iranians are negotiating "in good faith," which allows for significant progress. According to Israel News IL, the Vice President declared that the administration is interested in resolving core issues regarding enriched weapon stockpiles and the question of enrichment, while engaging in intense arguments between the parties.

Regarding the desired achievements from the agreement, Vance noted that the administration's goal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and long-term delay of the Iranian nuclear program. According to Senia Waldberg, Vance emphasized that this is a strategic achievement for the American people, claiming that "we have already neutralized their conventional military."

Conversely, critical voices have been heard pointing to a gap between the administration's early declarations and the reality on the ground. Senia Waldberg noted cynically that while regime change in Iran was promised in January, the administration's focus has now narrowed to "delaying the nuclear program," which raises questions regarding the change in official policy goals over the past few months.