Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States and Israel have different goals when it comes to dealing with Iran.

He told Fox News on June 8 that although the United States and Israel "share many common interests," their interests "also diverge" in some areas, particularly regarding Iran. He noted that Israel "clearly has its own goals," while the United States remains focused on ensuring that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon.

Vance argued that recent diplomacy has created the "necessary space" for a long-term agreement and said a future deal would differ from the 2015 nuclear accord because "there was no proper inspection system that would guarantee that the Iranians would never be able to build a nuclear weapon."

Addressing concerns about Iranian intentions, he remarked that "everyone is always trying to outplay the other side" in negotiations.

The United States wants to "verify in the long term that the Iranians are adhering to their commitments," Vance said, adding: "The Iranians don't want this war to continue; it's not in their interest." He said a successful agreement would be "a great victory for the American people."

Source: https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-war-us-hormuz-oil- blockade-gulf-israel/33640284.html?lbis=458890