US Vice President JD Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war

Iran and the United States have been exchanging proposals in recent weeks aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route. The talks have focused on measures that could de‑escalate tensions and restore the flow of oil and gas through the narrow waterway.

In an exclusive interview, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy U.S. demands and bring the seven‑month war to a close. Vance emphasized that a substantive cut in enrichment activities is a prerequisite for any agreement that would end hostilities.

Vance’s remarks indicate that the United States is seeking a tangible decrease in the amount of enriched uranium Iran is capable of producing. While specific quantitative targets were not disclosed, the term “meaningful reduction” suggests a level of cutback that would significantly limit Iran’s ability to advance its nuclear program.

Washington officials also expressed uncertainty about how Tehran makes decisions in negotiations, noting that the internal decision‑making process in Iran remains opaque to U.S. policymakers. This lack of clarity adds complexity to the diplomatic effort and influences the pace of talks.

The United States has framed the reduction in enrichment as a core condition for ending the conflict and for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, linking the nuclear issue directly to broader regional stability and the resumption of normal commercial shipping.