# Vance Says Iran Talks Will Be Messy and Prolonged

2026-08-06T14:14:10+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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US Vice-President JD Vance said talks with Iran would be difficult, messy and prolonged, citing divisions within its leadership. In a Fox News interview, Vance said some Iranian factions wanted hostilities to end while others supported continuing the conflict. He said Washington would use military, economic and diplomatic measures to pursue its goals. His remarks followed a pause in hostilities and renewed diplomatic contacts after the collapse of a 14-point memorandum of understanding signed in June. President Donald Trump said progress had been made and that Iranian officials had sought talks. Vance forecast lower oil prices and said Iran would not get a nuclear weapon, while warning against judging the negotiations before they advance.

## Coverage

- thehindubusinessline.com <https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/us-vp-vance-says-negotiations-with-iran-going-to-be-messy-take-some-time/article71312107.ece>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/they-are-extraordinarily-difficult-jd-vance-says-negotiations-with-iran-going-to-be-messy-article-155319320>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/extraordinarily-difficult-people-jd-vance-warns-iran-deal-will-be-messy-11876695>

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