JD Vance says "it's not totally clear how their country makes decisions" on Iran's enrichment

Vice President JD Vance urged Iran to reduce uranium enrichment as part of a deal to end the US-Israel war, remarks analysts said might signal a shift from Washington's earlier position that Tehran forgo enrichment. Vance, who said US officials have been in contact with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, indicated that Iran's decision-making is difficult to map. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran must not obtain nuclear weapons, while Trump warned the war would end well or badly. Iranian officials questioned whether Washington truly wants talks; Pezeshkian described negotiations as pointless, while Araghchi said equitable talks could still end the conflict. Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restarting talks, but Trump turned it down. Analyst Simon Mabon cited sanctions, frozen assets, a US naval blockade and regional fighting as major obstacles.