Vice President Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran

The United States says it has made significant progress in talks with Iran, with Vice President JD Vance stating that further negotiations now depend on Tehran’s response. He added that progress is expected on opening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the U.S. approach could change if Iran does not cooperate.

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April 14, 2026

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, April 12, 2026.

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The United States made a lot of progress in talks with Iran, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in an interview on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier on Monday.

Vance, asked whether more talks were coming, said the ball was in Iran's court.

He added that the U.S. expects Iran will make progress on opening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the negotiation would change if Tehran does not.

-Jasper Ward/Reuters

The United States made a lot of progress in talks with Iran, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in an interview on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier on Monday.

Vance, asked whether more talks were coming, said the ball was in Iran's court.

He added that the U.S. expects Iran will make progress on opening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the negotiation would change if Tehran does not.

-Jasper Ward/Reuters