29.05.2026 13:10
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that some obstacles remain in the negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, but the parties are "very close" to an agreement. Vance stated that progress has been made in the talks and that President Donald Trump could reach a point where he approves the deal. A source from Iran's negotiation team denied claims that the memorandum of understanding text, which предусматривает extending the ceasefire and beginning nuclear program negotiations between Iran and the U.S., has been finalized.
According to the news from The Hill, US Vice President JD Vance made a statement to journalists at Joint Base Andrews Airport in Maryland regarding the negotiations with Iran.
"PARTIES VERY CLOSE TO AN AGREEMENT"
Vance said that some "glitches" regarding Iran's nuclear program continue in the US-Iran negotiations, but the parties are "very close" to an agreement.
Stating that there was an "exchange of views" on some issues, including Iran's nuclear capacity during the negotiations, Vance said, "There are a few issues regarding the nuclear matter: highly enriched stocks and the enrichment problem. At least so far, we think they are negotiating in good faith and we are making some progress."
The US Vice President stated that they hope to make progress in the negotiations, expressing that it is possible for US President Donald Trump to reach a point to approve the agreement, but this has not become clear yet.
"I AM QUITE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT URANIUM"
Vance did not directly answer questions about whether Iran's enriched uranium stocks would be taken out of the country, emphasizing that some details on this matter need to be resolved and that this will take time.
Regarding whether an agreement can be reached soon, Vance shared his view: "We are approaching a point where we can put these issues on the table and resolve them, but we need a bit more progress to do so. I cannot guarantee that we will achieve it, but right now I am quite optimistic about this."
ALLEGED 60-DAY AGREEMENT REACHED
In a news report on the American Axios news platform, citing two unnamed US officials, it was claimed that US and Iranian negotiators had reached a 60-day agreement to extend the ceasefire and hold talks on Iran's nuclear program.
It was reported that President Trump's approval was awaited for the agreement.
The report stated that in the draft agreement, in the first phase, the Strait of Hormuz would be opened to the passage of commercial ships without any restrictions, and in return, the US would lift the naval blockade it had imposed on Iranian ports.
IRAN DENIED CLAIMS OF AN AGREEMENT
A source from the Iranian negotiation team denied the claims in the US media that a memorandum of understanding had been finalized between Iran and the US, which would extend the ceasefire and start nuclear program talks.
The source, speaking to Iranian media, rejected the news of an agreement in the US media. The source stated that reports claiming the text was only waiting for the official announcement of the two parties were incompatible with the facts, indicating that the document had not yet been finalized. A US-based news site, citing US officials and a regional source, had claimed that negotiators from the two countries had reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire for 60 days and start talks on Iran's nuclear program. The report alleged that US President Donald Trump had not yet given his final approval to the agreement.
According to the report, the 60-day draft agreement envisages unrestricted maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, no passage fees, and Iran clearing all mines in the strait within 30 days. It was claimed that the text would include Iran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons; issues such as the disposal of highly enriched uranium, easing of White House sanctions, release of frozen Iranian assets, and establishment of a mechanism to facilitate access to humanitarian aid would be negotiated during the 60-day process.
The Iranian source, rejecting the claims in this US media report, emphasized that if a final agreement text is reached, Iran will officially inform Pakistani mediators and announce the matter to the public. The source noted that Western-based reports claiming the agreement is complete until an official statement is made are lacking credibility.