JD Vance dismisses Iran's peace talks denial as "Persian tactic", claims US holds "all the cards"
Jul 01, 2026
US Vice President JD Vance confirmed ongoing technical talks with Tehran, dismissing its public denials as a "Persian negotiating tactic". Asserting the US holds all the cards after functionally destroying Iran's nuclear programme, Vance stated Washington remains strategically flexible and positioned to win regardless of a final diplomatic deal.