U.S. and Iran "not there yet" on a deal but "very close," Vance says
Vice President JD Vance stated that the U.S. and Iran are close to reaching an initial deal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and extending the ceasefire. However, he emphasized that they are not yet finalized and still require President Trump's approval. Iranian state media has refuted claims from Western sources, asserting that no agreement has been confirmed.
- ▪Vice President JD Vance indicated that the U.S. and Iran are close to a deal but not finalized.
- ▪Iranian state media reported that no agreement has been confirmed, contradicting Western sources.
- ▪A tentative agreement is pending President Trump's approval, which includes a ceasefire extension and discussions on Iran's nuclear program.
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Live Live Updates: Vance says U.S. and Iran close but "not there yet" on initial deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz By Frank Andrews Frank Andrews Frank Andrews is a CBS News journalist based in London. Read Full Bio Frank Andrews May 29, 2026 / 6:53 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google What to know about the Iran war today:Vice President JD Vance told reporters the U.S. and Iran are "not there yet" on an initial deal expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, extend the ceasefire and deepen negotiations on contentious issues including Iran's nuclear program, but he said "we're very close."Sources told White House journalists earlier that a tentative agreement had been reached, but that it was still pending President Trump's approval.Iranian state media, citing a source close to the…
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