politics
April 15, 2026
US has ‘accomplished’ Iran goals, could ‘wind down’ military operation
The US has met its objectives in Iran and may wind down operations, Vice President J.D. Vance has said, while Tehran has insisted Washington needs a deal more

TL;DR
- US Vice President J.D. Vance claims the US has accomplished its objectives in Iran and could wind down military operations.
- Vance stated that recent talks in Pakistan made progress, particularly on demands for nuclear material removal and preventing uranium enrichment.
- He suggested that Iranian negotiators need approval from higher authorities to finalize a deal.
- The US has begun blocking ships at Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran, through the head of its Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, expressed doubt and stated that Washington needs a deal more than Tehran.
- Azizi conveyed skepticism about Washington's intentions and trust, questioning the reliability of a nation that prioritizes arrogance and colonialism.
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