Washington: U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said that Iran has realized that the development of nuclear weapons is a “red line” for the United States, while asserting that Washington is continuing negotiations with Tehran in good faith.
Addressing the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two countries, Vance stated that the U.S. remains committed to talks aimed at resolving concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme through dialogue. However, he reiterated that the United States will not accept any scenario in which Iran acquires nuclear weapons.
He emphasized that preventing nuclear proliferation remains a central objective of U.S. foreign policy, and that the current negotiations are being conducted with “honest intent” to reach a peaceful and stable outcome while protecting American and allied security interests.
According to Vance, while discussions have shown some level of progress, significant differences still persist between Washington and Tehran, particularly regarding the scale and nature of Iran’s uranium enrichment activities.
The U.S. administration has consistently maintained that Iran must not be allowed to cross the nuclear threshold, warning of serious consequences if it attempts to do so. At the same time, officials have reiterated that diplomacy remains the preferred route to resolve the issue.
The remarks come at a time of continued international concern over Iran’s nuclear programme, with global powers closely monitoring developments that could have far-reaching implications for regional stability and global energy security.