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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Vance Says Iran Must Cut Nuclear Enrichment To End War
Caption: Vance Says Iran Must Cut Nuclear Enrichment To End War. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran must make a "meaningful" reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to reach an agreement ending the seven-month war. Vance told Reuters that Washington wanted concrete action rather than promises, questioning why Iran needed uranium enriched to 60% if it did not intend to develop a nuclear weapon. The U.S. and Iran have exchanged proposals aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global energy supplies. Vance said Washington remained open to negotiations but insisted the U.S. would not "trade words for actions" when seeking Iranian nuclear concessions. He said the U.S. was negotiating with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, but questioned how much decision-making authority they held. Iran rejected U.S. claims of uncertainty over its leadership, accusing Washington of sending contradictory messages and saying American officials understand Tehran's decision-making system. Vance said Iranian forces could periodically strike commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz but were largely unable to prevent energy exports through the waterway. The war, estimated to be costing the U.S. $3 billion a month, has become a major issue ahead of November's midterm elections amid higher energy prices. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,JD Vance,Iran,United States,Donald Trump,Masoud Pezeshkian,Abbas Araqchi,nuclear enrichment,Strait of Hormuz,Iran war
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