US Vice President says America will win in Iran talks

Vice President JD Vance asserted on Friday that the United States holds a position of strength in its dealings with Iran, claiming America "wins either way" regardless of whether a final nuclear agreement is reached. Vance made the comments during an interview on the television program "Real Time with Bill Maher," hours before reports emerged of new military strikes between the two nations.

Vance argued that U.S. strategy has already succeeded in degrading Iran's capabilities. He pointed to lower global oil prices and stated that Iran's nuclear program has been "functionally destroyed," specifically citing damage to its uranium enrichment capacity. The vice president framed ongoing negotiations, which follow a 60-day memorandum of understanding on a ceasefire, as an opportunity for Iran to choose a new path. He stated that if Iran is willing to abandon its nuclear weapons ambitions, the U.S. is prepared to fundamentally transform their relationship. However, he emphasized that without a deal, American leverage remains intact.

These remarks came amid a sharp escalation in regional hostilities. According to reports, a tanker was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on...