‘Successful foundation’

THE vice president of the United States JD Vance said peace talks with Iran created a “good foundation for a successful final deal” to end the war that began at the end of February.

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Vance’s comments came after he and Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries.

“The final deal is the house,” he told reporters yesterday. “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.”

The vice president also suggested that the US administration could agree to unfreeze Iranian assets for purchases of US soy, corn and wheat.