US Vice President JD Vance says ‘Very good foundation’ laid for final deal with Iran (opens in new tab)

At a press conference at the Lake Lucerne Summit in Switzerland, US Vice President JD Vance outlined what he described as four key achievements from the first round of high-level negotiations with Iran\. First, a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, with oil and gas flowing\. Second, a deconfliction mechanism for the regional ceasefire, particularly in Lebanon, to prevent escalation\. Third, Iran has agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into the country – a major milestone toward per...