U.S. Vice President Vance said on Aug. 5 that negotiations with Iran will be
"bumpy and time-consuming" and that Iran is "very difficult to deal with." He
said the U.S. aim is to manage the complexities and secure the best outcome for
the American people and the president. Vance added that, although the process
will be messy and take time, "oil prices will fall and remain low," "Iran will
never obtain nuclear weapons," and "the U.S. will be in a stronger position." He
said the parties are currently engaged in a strategic contest.
