U.S. Vice President Vance said Iran should abandon its nuclear ambitions.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance emphasized the importance of Iran committing to long-term non-proliferation in recent remarks, stating that the country must abandon its nuclear ambitions as part of a broader agreement to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Vance highlighted that the deal includes provisions for the return of nuclear inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Iran, with the goal of ensuring compliance and preventing the development of nuclear weapons. He noted that the agreement, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), outlines destruction of Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile with U.S. and IAEA assistance.

The deal also includes the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days during negotiations, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. Vance dismissed skepticism from former President Barack Obama, who questioned the potential effectiveness of the Trump administration's approach compared to the 2015 nuclear deal. The final text of the MOU is expected to be released following a signing ceremony in Switzerland, with implementation details still under discussion. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged the agreement as a step toward ending the war but noted that a final deal remains under negotiation.