Speaking to reporters after the negotiations, Vance said the past 24 hours had been “very productive,” adding that there was calm in Lebanon and that the Strait of Hormuz remained open.
He said both sides agreed during Sunday’s talks to move the process forward, despite earlier tensions during the discussions.
According to Vance, the Iranian delegation at one point threatened to walk out or issued warnings on social media, but talks continued until around 1 a.m. local time.
Monitoring by international inspectors
Vance said inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would visit Iran to monitor compliance with any initial understanding between the two sides.
He added that the US wants a lasting and final agreement, saying that “significant progress” had been made so far.
Late-night coordination
The US vice president also mentioned he contacted IAEA inspectors around 2 a.m., noting that most people are unlikely to answer calls at that hour. He said further coordination is expected in the coming days.
Regional security issues
Responding to questions about Israeli military presence in Lebanon’s security zones, Vance said the US supports Israel’s right to defend itself, while also emphasizing the importance of respecting Lebanon’s sovereignty.
