U.S. Senator JD Vance (R-Ohio) commented on the status of nuclear negotiations with Iran, stating that the next step in the diplomatic process is up to the Iranian government. His remarks were made during an interview on CNN's "State of the Union" on April 13, 2026.
Vance explained that the U.S. negotiating team had returned from discussions and that the ball is now in Iran's court to approve the terms that have been set. He asserted that the United States currently holds significant leverage in the negotiations, suggesting a position of strength for American diplomats.
The comments come amid ongoing, fragile talks aimed at reviving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal. The original 2015 agreement has been in limbo since the U.S. withdrawal in 2018 under President Donald Trump.
Official statements from the U.S. State Department and the Iranian foreign ministry regarding the specific progress cited by Vance were not immediately available for verification at the time of reporting. The situation remains fluid, with diplomatic efforts continuing.
