US Says Iran Nuclear Deal Is Very Close, Could Come Before November Midterms
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Updated · CBS New York · Jun 9
US Says Iran Nuclear Deal Is Very Close, Could Come Before November Midterms
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Jun 9
Summary
JD Vance said the U.S. is "very close" to an agreement with Iran that would curb its nuclear program for the long term, though he said it could be reached next week or take months.
November's midterm elections are the political marker for the talks: Vance said the administration should know much more before then and said a deal could "absolutely" arrive before the vote.
Donald Trump struck a more urgent tone earlier Tuesday, saying negotiations were in their "final throes" and a deal was possible in "two or three days," even as Vance cautioned there was still "some wood to chop."
Vance said he does not think Tehran is stringing Washington along, arguing Iran's system moves slowly and that the administration is relying on negotiation and enforcement provisions rather than trust.