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US Vice President JD Vance claimed the US has a strong negotiating position with Iran, stating Iran's nuclear capabilities are 'functionally destroyed.' He asserted the US is ready to alter relations if Iran abandons its nuclear ambitions and emphasized that the US 'wins either way' due to Iran's weakened position.

Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Donald Trump's Iran Memorandum of Understanding as 'appeasement' and called it 'a plan to make a plan,' arguing it fails to address Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional threats. Pence credited Trump's prior policies like 'maximum pressure' and military strength for forcing Iran to negotiate but urged stronger action if the agreement does not achieve key goals.

U.S. President Donald Trump thanked Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for their neutrality during the war with Iran, stating they had not hindered his efforts to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. He expressed gratitude following the adoption of a ceasefire agreement in the conflict.

Oil prices fell to their lowest level in months while stocks surged, driven by expectations of an Iran deal. The article notes that contentious issues like Iran's nuclear ambitions are expected to be deferred to future negotiations.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited North Korea to strengthen ties with Kim Jong-un amid growing cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. North Korean soldiers have supported Russia in Ukraine, and arms sales to Moscow have boosted Pyongyang's economy. China's trade freeze during the pandemic and opposition to North Korea's nuclear ambitions have strained their relationship.

The U.S. and Iran have not reached a peace deal or resolved Iran's nuclear ambitions, despite Trump indicating progress in talks. The article references the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew from.

The US and Iran are nearing a breakthrough in negotiations over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Jill Biden faces backlash for stating she feared Joe Biden suffered a stroke during his 2024 debate performance.

Iran has proposed a new offer to address nuclear concerns, but the Trump administration has signaled rejection, claiming the proposal does not fully resolve Iran's nuclear ambitions. The US cited incomplete resolution of Tehran's nuclear program as the reason for the rejection.