Vance Says US Holds Upper Hand in Iran Talks as Core Mission Is Already Accomplished
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 1
Vance Says US Holds Upper Hand in Iran Talks as Core Mission Is Already Accomplished
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 1
Summary
JD Vance said the United States has already achieved its core objective on Iran—preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon—regardless of whether the Doha talks succeed.
Speaking as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner work with Qatari mediators, Vance said Washington has “all the cards” and described the outcome as a “win-win” for the U.S.
He said a successful deal would permanently shift Iran away from nuclear ambitions and proxy funding, opening a path back into the world economy.
If Iran refuses the concessions Washington wants, Vance said its nuclear program and conventional military remain destroyed, leaving the U.S. in a stronger position.
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said no direct U.S.-Iran meetings are scheduled in the coming days, even as the White House says Iran requested talks.