'Why 60% enriched fuel?' Vance demands Iran cut nuclear capacity to end war
US Vice President JD Vance has stated that any negotiated end to the ongoing war with Iran requires a meaningful reduction in their nuclear enrichment capacity. Vance expressed skepticism regarding the current Iranian leadership's decision-making authority following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Why it matters
This sets a firm US diplomatic condition for ending a major conflict that threatens global energy security via the Strait of Hormuz.
US vice president JD Vance has said Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity for Washington to agree to an end to the seven-month war.In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Vance said the US remained open to a negotiated settlement but would not accept promises in place of action.“We're not going to trade words for actions,” Vance said.Vance, who has taken a leading role in efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict, said any agreement would require Iran to reduce its enrichment capacity.“If you don't want a nuclear weapon, then why do you need 60% enriched fuel?” he said.
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