JD Vance said that Donald Trump still prefers a diplomatic solution with Iran, even as the United States keeps other options available. His remarks came ahead of another round of nuclear talks between the two countries, according to Reuters.
Vance said Trump has been clear about one key goal: Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon. He added that the president wants to achieve that outcome through negotiations, but the U.S. is prepared to use additional tools if diplomacy fails.
Vance said he hopes Iranian leaders take Trump’s preference for diplomacy seriously during the negotiations. He described the talks as an attempt to reach what he called a “reasonable settlement” between both sides.
When asked whether the U.S. would want Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, to step down, Vance declined to comment directly. Instead, he emphasized that current efforts are centered on diplomatic engagement and preventing nuclear escalation.
