The White House believes it is edging towards a deal with Iran after months of deadlocked diplomacy and military brinkmanship. Yet behind the cautious optimism lies the same unresolved issue that has haunted every negotiation with Tehran for decades: uranium enrichment.
US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday that Washington and Tehran were 'very close' to an agreement, though negotiators were still locked in difficult discussions over Iran's nuclear stockpile and enrichment capabilities. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Vance described the talks as constructive but unfinished.