US Vice President J.D. Vance stated during a press conference at the White House that ongoing negotiations with Tehran are showing tangible progress. Vance clarified that the US administration continues intensive work to reach a final formula, emphasizing that the primary goal is to ensure Iran does not possess any nuclear weapons.
The Vice President affirmed that the United States considers the option of resuming military operations as a ready alternative should the diplomatic path falter. He indicated that US forces are on high alert, confirming that President Donald Trump possesses the capability and will to proceed with this path if an acceptable agreement is not reached.
These statements come just hours after President Donald Trump announced the suspension of imminent military strikes against Iranian targets. Trump revealed that he had given the Iranian leadership a deadline of two to three days to prove its seriousness in negotiations before making a final decision on military escalation.
The US President clarified via his 'Truth Social' platform that the decision to postpone the attack came in response to direct requests from leaders of Gulf countries, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. He noted that these leaders expressed optimism about the possibility of reaching an agreement that satisfies all parties and spares the region a wider conflict.
Sources reported that Trump issued clear instructions to the US military to prepare for a comprehensive and large-scale attack at any moment. The President confirmed that he was only an hour away from giving the execution order before deciding to give diplomacy a final chance based on regional mediations.
In the same context, media sources quoted Trump as saying that regional leaders believe Tehran has begun to act more rationally in recent hours. However, Trump reiterated his warnings that the United States might be forced to deliver a very strong blow if these talks do not yield tangible results by the end of the week.
On the other hand, the Iranian response was firm, delivered by Army spokesman Mohammad Akrami Nia, who vowed unprecedented responses. Akrami Nia warned that any American-Israeli aggression would be met with the opening of new fronts and the use of military tools not previously employed in the confrontation.
The region has been in a state of extreme tension since the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports in mid-April. This blockade has paralyzed navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which is the lifeline for global energy supplies, after Tehran responded by closing it to uncoordinated vessels.
International fears prevail regarding the collapse of the fragile truce that began on April 8, which temporarily halted a violent round of direct fighting. Observers believe that the next few days will be crucial in determining the fate of stability in the Middle East, either through agreement or a return to war.
It is worth noting that direct military conflict between Washington and Tel Aviv on one side, and Tehran on the other, erupted in late February. These confrontations resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, in addition to severe material losses to infrastructure and vital facilities for the warring parties.
Reports indicate that current negotiations are taking place through multiple mediations aimed at ending the mutual blockade and opening international waterways. Washington demands strict security guarantees regarding Iran's nuclear program and regional military activity as a prerequisite for lifting sanctions and the blockade.
Amid this anticipation, US bases in the region remain on constant alert, awaiting the outcome of the 'three-day' deadline. Global capitals are closely monitoring the results of these diplomatic moves, fearing a military explosion that could lead to an unprecedented global energy crisis.
Iran must accept that it cannot possess nuclear weapons, and we are fully prepared to resume the military campaign if necessary.
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Vance confirms progress in negotiations with Iran, Washington hints at military option