Vance: Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within a Week or Take Months

WASHINGTON, June 9 — U.S. Vice President JD Vance has said the United States is “very close” to reaching an agreement with Iran, though he acknowledged that the timing remains uncertain and could range from days to several months.

In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning recorded on Tuesday, Vance said negotiations were progressing but cautioned against predicting an exact timeline.

“I think the deal could happen in the next week, but the deal could also happen months from now,” Vance said.

Despite the uncertainty, the vice president expressed confidence that a final agreement would be achieved before the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November.

“I think we’re going to know a lot before the midterm elections,” he added.

Vance’s remarks come amid a series of optimistic statements from Donald Trump regarding ongoing diplomatic efforts. On Monday, Trump suggested that an agreement aimed at ending the conflict could be reached within two weeks. A day later, he indicated that progress could come even sooner, saying a deal might emerge “in two or three days.”

The vice president emphasized that Washington’s objective extends beyond a short-term arrangement, focusing instead on a durable solution that addresses concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities.

“Right now, I feel that we are in a position to get a deal that is good for the United States economically and that really does deal with the Iranian nuclear program — not just now, not just while Donald Trump is president, but for the long term,” Vance said.

He added that while negotiators are close to achieving their goals, significant work remains before an agreement can be finalized.

The comments underscore growing expectations in Washington that a breakthrough in U.S.-Iran negotiations may be within reach, although officials continue to caution that key issues remain unresolved.