The United States has indicated it may begin scaling back its military posture toward Iran, with Vice President J. D. Vance asserting that Washington has already achieved its primary objectives in the ongoing standoff with the Islamic Republic. Speaking in a televised interview on April 13, Vance emphasized that while the US is prepared to de-escalate, it would prefer to do so through a comprehensive diplomatic agreement rather than unilateral disengagement.

In remarks delivered to Fox News, Vance described recent negotiations as yielding “a lot of progress,” even though they failed to produce a formal agreement. The talks, which took place in Islamabad, ended without a breakthrough, with US negotiators returning home amid uncertainty over Iran’s willingness to meet Washington’s demands. Despite the lack of a deal, Vance maintained that the trajectory of discussions suggests movement in favor of US objectives.

“I do think that we’re in a place where we’ve accomplished our objectives,” Vance said during the interview. “We can start to wind this thing down. I’d much rather wind this thing down with a big successful negotiation.”

The vice president’s comments reflect a broader effort by the administration of President Donald Trump to frame the current phase of the confrontation as a strategic success. According to Vance, the negotiations in Islamabad included significant discussion on key US demands, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear program. These demands reportedly include the removal of nuclear material from Iranian territory and enforceable........

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