Obburgen (Switzerland) : Vice President JD Vance said Monday peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February.
“The final deal is the house,” Vance told reporters. “We set the foundation. We haven’t built the house, but we’ve laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people.” Vance’s comments came after he and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf on Monday wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries.
The vice president also suggested that the US administration could agree to unfreeze Iranian assets for purchases of US soy, corn and wheat.
The mediation effort in Switzerland, which started Sunday and stretched into the early hours of Monday, had rocky moments. But the talks also led to some agreements between the two sides.
International observers described the talks as one of the most significant diplomatic engagements between the two countries in recent years.
While major differences remain on security, sanctions, and regional stability issues, both delegations agreed to continue negotiations in the coming weeks.
Analysts believe the willingness of both sides to remain at the negotiating table reflects a growing recognition that a diplomatic solution is preferable to a prolonged and costly conflict.
