JD Vance
Iran and the United States offered conflicting accounts on Tuesday over whether Tehran had agreed to allow international inspectors access to its nuclear facilities under a recently reached agreement.
The two sides, with mediation from Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye, have been working to narrow remaining differences in an effort to reach a deal before a ceasefire expires on 21 April.
US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation during the talks, said “substantive discussions” had taken place, but Iran ultimately chose “not to accept our terms.”
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told an energy conference that having leverage over the sale and proceeds of Venezuela’s crude is essential to driving the changes the US believes are needed.
