- U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that Donald Trump aims to achieve a “grand bargain” with Iran, rather than a smaller agreement, at an event for the conservative youth group Turning Point USA in Georgia on Tuesday
- Vance, who led the U.S. delegation in peace talks with Iran in Pakistan, reported that no agreement was reached due to unresolved issues regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions.
- Trump's proposed “grand bargain” offers Iran economic prosperity if they commit to not developing nuclear weapons.
- Vance acknowledged the deep mistrust between Washington and Tehran but expressed optimism, noting that Iranian negotiators appeared willing to make a deal.
- Trump indicated that talks could resume in Pakistan within days, following the collapse of weekend negotiations, which led to a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, while a two-week ceasefire remains active.
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