Last-minute statement from the US on Iran: All options are on the table.

18.02.2026 08:21

U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that the second round of indirect negotiations with Iran regarding nuclear issues "went well in some respects." Reiterating that the U.S. is in favor of a diplomatic solution that prevents Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, Vance nevertheless warned that "all options are on the president's table."

U.S. Vice President JD Vance made statements to Fox News regarding the second round of indirect negotiations on nuclear issues held in Geneva, Switzerland, with Iran.

Vance expressed that the second round of negotiations was productive in some aspects, but Tehran was cautious regarding the red lines set by U.S. President Donald Trump, stating, "The negotiations went well in some respects. They agreed to meet again. However, on the other hand, it was very clear that the president had set some red lines and the Iranians were not yet willing to accept and work on those lines in practice."

"IRAN'S POSSESSION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS IS OUR RED LINE"

Reminding that one of the U.S. red lines is that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons in any way, Vance said, "There are a number of elements that clearly show Iran is interested in acquiring nuclear weapons." Stating that Iran's possession of nuclear weapons would accelerate the arms race, Vance remarked, "If Iran acquires nuclear weapons, there will be many regimes that will want to acquire nuclear weapons afterward. Some of these are friendly, and some are not so friendly."

"THE U.S. IS IN FAVOR OF DIPLOMACY"

Vance noted that Trump is primarily trying to find a solution through diplomacy or otherwise to ensure that Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons, stating, "We will continue to work on this issue. However, the president reserves the right to terminate the process when he believes that diplomacy has reached its natural limits. We hope we do not reach that point, but if we do, that decision will be up to the president." Reiterating that the U.S. is in favor of a diplomatic solution, Vance reminded that "All options remain on the president's table."