US Vice President JD Vance revealed “a lot of progress” emerged from the 21-hour Islamabad peace talks with Iran, but Tehran fell short of crossing key red lines, placing the onus on them to advance toward a deal.
In a Fox News interview, Vance—leading alongside Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner—said Iran shifted toward US positions on nuclear enrichment and Hormuz access, yet refused verifiable commitments against weaponization. “We put a lot on the table; the ball is in Iran’s court,” he emphasized, warning of escalated measures absent compliance.
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Vance held open further dialogue if red lines hold, framing a potential pact as mutually beneficial amid Trump’s Hormuz blockade pushing oil past $103. Iran countered the “ball” lies with Washington, citing sanctions relief gaps.
