'Crazy radicals who want war': Vance sees 'messy' negotiations with Iran ahead
US Vice President JD Vance stated that negotiations with Iran will be complex and time-consuming due to internal political divisions within the Iranian government. Vance emphasized that the US aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons while managing the volatile regional situation.
Why it matters
The statement signals a cautious and potentially prolonged diplomatic approach by the current US administration toward Iran, impacting global oil markets and regional security.
US vice president JD Vance has warned that negotiations with Iran will be "messy" and "take some time". His remarks came as Tehran said it was in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, while president Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced soon.Speaking to Fox News on Wednesday, Vance said Iran's leadership was divided, with some factions seeking an end to the war while others wanted the conflict to continue."The Iranians are extraordinarily difficult people. Number two, they have a fractured system. So there are people within their system who want the war to be over; there are also people within their system who are crazy radicals who want the war to continue," Vance said.Iran’s political divide has sharpened over the war.
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