Vice President JD Vance (R-OH) said Monday that the United States holds the advantage in ongoing negotiations regarding a new agreement with Iran.
The statement comes as the administration seeks to stabilize diplomatic relations and define the specific terms of the deal announced by President Donald Trump. Because the agreement involves critical security and regional stability, the finality of these terms will dictate the future of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
Appearing in a live interview at the Good Morning America studio, Vance said the current state of the diplomatic process is evolving. He said that while a general agreement has been announced, the transition from a broad framework to a functional treaty is not yet complete.
"A lot of details still need to be negotiated with Iran," Vance said.
Despite the remaining work, the vice president expressed confidence in the American position. He said that the U.S. is operating from a place of strength during these discussions, a dynamic that should facilitate favorable terms for the United States.
"The United States holds all the cards," Vance said.
The discussions occur amid a complex geopolitical landscape involving the G7 and ongoing monitoring of the Strait of Hormuz. The administration has not yet released the full text of the agreement, leaving several key points of contention for future diplomatic sessions.
“"A lot of details still need to be negotiated with Iran,"”
The administration is attempting to manage public expectations by balancing the announcement of a deal with the reality of protracted diplomatic negotiations. By emphasizing that the U.S. 'holds all the cards,' the vice president is signaling to both domestic audiences and Iranian officials that the U.S. will not make concessions out of desperation, but will instead dictate the final terms of the agreement.
