Vance Says Iran Pledged to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, No Sanctions Relief if It Pursues Nuclear Arms

JH Kim

Summary

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran had pledged to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Vance reaffirmed that there would be no sanctions relief if Iran develops nuclear weapons.
He said Iran could get more in negotiations the more concessions it makes.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Iran had pledged to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He also reaffirmed that there would be no sanctions relief if Tehran develops nuclear weapons.

Vance said on July 8 that Iran had conveyed its intention to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to Walter Bloomberg.

He also said Israel was willing to refrain from military action in Lebanon, indicating negotiations may include efforts to limit the scope of regional conflict.

"The more concessions Iran makes, the more it can get in negotiations," Vance said.

He also said there would be no sanctions relief if Iran develops nuclear weapons, reaffirming that the nuclear issue remains a core condition in any negotiations.