Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRachel DobkinWednesday 15 April 2026 02:49 BSTJD Vance explains deal is stalled because Trump won't accept a nuclear-armed IranU.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that Donald Trump aims to achieve a “grand bargain” with Iran, rather than a smaller agreement, at an event for the conservative youth group Turning Point USA in Georgia on TuesdayVance, who led the U.S. delegation in peace talks with Iran in Pakistan, reported that no agreement was reached due to unresolved issues regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions.Trump's proposed “grand bargain” offers Iran economic prosperity if they commit to not developing nuclear weapons.Vance acknowledged the deep mistrust between Washington and Tehran but expressed optimism, noting that Iranian negotiators appeared willing to make a deal.Trump indicated that talks could resume in Pakistan within days, following the collapse of weekend negotiations, which led to a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, while a two-week ceasefire remains active.In fullIran-US war latest: Trump hints talks could resume this week as Vance teases America’s ‘grand bargain’ with TehranThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in