GENEVA: US Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday that Iran is unwilling to accept certain red lines set by President Donald Trump following Geneva negotiations. While some progress was made, Vance warned that Tehran has yet to acknowledge critical US concerns over its nuclear program.
Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Vance said the talks “went well in some ways,” but stressed that Iran “is not yet willing to actually acknowledge and work through” the president’s conditions. He added that Trump remains committed to finding a solution, whether through diplomacy or other options, to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that both sides reached agreements on basic principles and will continue working on draft texts for a potential deal. A US official said Iran is expected to submit detailed proposals within two weeks to help narrow the gaps with Washington.
The discussions follow repeated concerns by the United States that Tehran’s nuclear program could be diverted for military purposes. Vance highlighted that, despite some positive dialogue, significant work remains to ensure compliance with US security demands.
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Earlier, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei emphasized that non-military nuclear energy is a sovereign right for Iran, including for agriculture and health, questioning the US role in determining its usage.