Washington, Jun 16 (V7N) – United States Vice President J.D. Vance has said that Washington wants Iran to behave like a “normal country” and that ongoing negotiations between the two sides are progressing on that basis.

In an interview with CBS News, Vance said Iran could gradually gain international economic and diplomatic benefits if it complies with the terms of a proposed understanding with the United States.

According to Vance, key conditions include giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium, ending support and financing for terrorist organizations, and creating an environment that is more open to international investment.

“We want them to be a successful country, but the condition is that they have to promise not to develop nuclear weapons in the long term,” Vance said.

The vice president identified Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile as the most important issue in the negotiations. He stated that under the proposed arrangement, Iran’s enriched uranium would be destroyed under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the United States.

Vance also argued that the current negotiations differ significantly from the nuclear agreement reached during the administration of former President Barack Obama. According to him, the previous deal provided economic incentives while allowing Iran to maintain aspects of its nuclear program.

The 2015 nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was signed by the United States, the United Kingdom, France, China, Russia, Germany and Iran. The agreement aimed to restrict Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.

Vance claimed that the current administration's approach is more focused on ensuring that Iran cannot rebuild its nuclear capabilities in the future. He said Iran’s nuclear infrastructure has already been “severely damaged” and that any future benefits would depend on Tehran making a long-term commitment not to restore those capabilities.

The remarks come amid continued diplomatic efforts to reach a new framework governing Iran’s nuclear activities and its relations with the international community.

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