WASHINGTON: United States Vice President JD Vance has disclosed that Washington has discarded Iran’s first ten-point proposal, calling it “thrown in the trash,” and confirmed that new talks are now underway with both Iran and Pakistan on a second ten-point plan.
Speaking to the media, Vance alleged that The New York Times has been spreading the contents of the initial proposal, falsely claiming that the US is still discussing it. “America has thrown it in the trash,” Vance said flatly, adding that “some people from Iran are presenting the wrong ten points for propaganda.”
The Vice President’s remarks came shortly after Iranian officials claimed that “the enemy faced a crushing defeat” and that “America was forced to accept the 10-point plan.” Vance dismissed those assertions, framing the outcome as a win for US resolve.
When asked about a tweet from Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Vance noted that Qalibaf had referred to a 15-point plan. “If there is only a difference of opinion on three points, then it is good that there is agreement on many things,” he said, striking a cautiously pragmatic tone.
Vance further revealed that Iran has agreed to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz and has decided to hold talks in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital. However, he expressed deep skepticism about Tehran’s intentions. “There is enough distrust in the intentions of the people in the talks,” Vance warned. “If they make a deal, they will face serious consequences.”
The US Vice President also offered a sobering assessment of any potential ceasefire emerging from the negotiations. “A ceasefire is always fraught with difficulties. No ceasefire is without some flaws,” he said, signaling that while dialogue continues, the path to any agreement remains rocky.
Neither the Iranian government nor Pakistani officials have officially responded to Vance’s latest statements. The reported involvement of Pakistan as a host for talks underscores Islamabad’s growing diplomatic role in regional security issues۔
