Vance says Trump prefers diplomatic solution with Iran ahead of Geneva nuclear talks

Washington, United States. U.S. Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump still preferred a diplomatic solution with Iran and hoped Iranian negotiators took that seriously ahead of talks in Geneva on Thursday.

Vance comments on Trump’s position

Speaking on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom” on Wednesday, Vance said Trump has been clear that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Vance said Trump wants to achieve that goal diplomatically but has other tools at his disposal.

Talks in Geneva

The U.S. and Iranian delegations are set to hold a third round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program in Geneva on Thursday. Vance said he hoped the Iranians took Trump’s preference for diplomacy seriously in the negotiations.

Question on Iran’s leadership

Vance declined to say whether the United States would want to see Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei step down.

Push for settlement

“We’re sitting down having another round of diplomatic talks with the Iranians trying to reach a reasonable settlement,” Vance said.

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