Key facts
- US Vice President JD Vance reported progress in negotiations with Iran.
- Washington is assessing Tehran's willingness to make long-term changes for an improved relationship.
- Iran has set six conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including halting military action against Iran and its allies.
- A fire broke out at a Saudi Aramco Refinery in Jizan.
- Israeli troops infiltrated a Lebanese village and built an earthen barrier.
- Hamas remains ready to proceed with a US-backed Gaza peace plan.
US Vice President JD Vance announced that negotiations with Iran have yielded progress, though he stressed that Washington is still determining Tehran's commitment to making long-term changes necessary for an improved bilateral relationship. Vance conveyed that the core question is whether Iran's system can provide the concessions required for the US to be satisfied with the engagement.
Vance reiterated the US administration's stance that Iran's nuclear program, conventional military, and asymmetric military capabilities have been significantly diminished. He stated that the current focus is on observing Iran's willingness to enact the long-term adjustments needed for a better relationship with the United States.