U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (May 28) told reporters that Washington was "not there yet" with Iran but that the parties were close, adding that the U.S. was in a position where it could substantially set back Tehran's nuclear program.

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Vance says US not there yet on Iran, but close

VIDEO SHOWS: SOUNDBITES BY U.S. VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE

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SHOWS: JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES (MAY 28, 2026) (U.S. NETWORK POOL - No use USA)

1. (SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. VICE PRESIDENT, JD VANCE, SAYING:

“If you look at what we've already accomplished here, assuming that we're able to get to a final agreement here, we're reopening the Strait of Hormuz. We've already decimated their conventional military, and we're in a position where we could substantially set back their nuclear program, not just during the term of this president, but over the long term. That's a very, very good thing for the American people. So, we're not there yet, but we're very close. We're going to keep on working at it. Thank you guys. Have a good evening.” / VANCE WALKING AWAY

2. VANCE BOARDING HELICOPTER