Vice President JD Vance supported President Donald Trump's online comments regarding Iranian threats during peace negotiations in Lucerne, Switzerland. As U.S. negotiators, led by Vance, engaged in talks with the Iranian delegation through intermediaries from Pakistan and Qatar, Trump criticized the Iranian regime on social media, stating that Iran was 'FINISHED' and warning of further action if its proxies continued to cause issues in Lebanon. Vance characterized Trump's rhetoric as a necessary response to Iranian 'trash talk' after threats were made to withdraw from negotiations.
Vance noted that despite the Iranian threats, negotiations continued into the early hours, with technical teams from both sides still engaged in discussions. He expressed optimism about the progress made during the talks, which included establishing a roadmap for a final peace agreement within 60 days, as stated by Qatari and Pakistani negotiators. Vance also highlighted discussions about maintaining the free flow of ships through the Strait of Hormuz and processes to de-escalate potential conflicts during the ceasefire.
Additionally, Vance announced that Iran had agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country, which he described as a significant step toward denuclearization.