Washington, May 20: U.S. Vice President JD Vance has stated that the Trump administration is engaged in serious and ongoing negotiations with Iran. He also warned that if Tehran does not agree to a deal to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons, the U.S. is prepared to resume military operations.
Speaking to the media at the White House, Vance emphasized that President Trump has made it clear that Iran must never develop nuclear weapons.
According to Vance, if Iran were to produce a nuclear bomb, it could trigger a new arms race and increase instability in several regions, including the Middle East. He mentioned that the administration believes Iran is interested in reaching an agreement and that some progress has been made in recent talks.
“We believe Iran wants to make a deal. However, we will only know for sure when an agreement is actually signed,” he stated.
The Vice President noted that the purpose of his recent diplomatic trip was to demonstrate that the U.S. is sincerely interested in negotiations. He added, “We wanted to show that we are negotiating in good faith. But if talks fail, President Trump is ready to increase military pressure.”
He indicated that the alternative could be a return to military operations. “We do not want to do that, but if necessary, the President is fully prepared,” he said.
Vance described Iran as a “very complex country” with many powerful factions, making it difficult to understand what Iran truly wants from the negotiations.
He dismissed reports suggesting that under any future agreement, Russia could take control of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile, stating, “That is not our current plan and has never been our plan.”
During the press briefing, Vance also defended the government’s broader conflict policy, asserting that the current ceasefire should not be viewed as an endless war. “Active conflict lasted about five to five and a half weeks. This is not a perpetual war. We will complete our mission and return home,” he said.
The Vice President also addressed domestic issues, including immigration, artificial intelligence, and political violence. He noted that the White House’s anti-fraud team has uncovered “billions of dollars in fraud” within Medicare, Medicaid, and the immigration system.
On artificial intelligence, Vance stated that the government aims for the U.S. to lead in this technology race while ensuring the protection of privacy and national security. “The President wants us to be on the side of innovation. He wants America to stay ahead of the rest of the world in the AI race,” he remarked.
Vance condemned recent incidents of political and religious violence, including a deadly shooting near a Muslim community center in California and the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
“Political violence, from any side, is unacceptable in America. We should talk to each other, not resort to gunfire over disagreements,” he said.
In recent months, the Trump administration has intensified pressure on Iran due to growing concerns over its nuclear program and regional instability. Trump has repeatedly stated that Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons, although he has also kept the door open for a negotiated solution.
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