The has made one thing clear: negotiations with Iran will continue regardless of what the Israeli government thinks.
This was stated this Monday by the vice president of the United States, , who publicly defended the dialogue strategy promoted by the White House despite Israel’s reluctance and the increase in the . “Israel may agree or not, but fundamentally we believe this is in the best interest of the United States”Vance stated in an interview with Fox News.
His words come at a particularly delicate moment, just a few hours after the exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel that has once again put Washington’s diplomatic efforts to end the regional conflict at risk.
Washington maintains its commitment to dialogue
Vance assured that the priority of the US Administration is to reduce the risk of a broader war and keep open a path of negotiation with Tehran. As he explained, the current strategy responds to an evaluation of US national interests and not necessarily to the priorities of its allies in the region. “We believe this approach best serves the long-term interests of the United States.”he stated.
The statements reflect one of the most obvious differences between Washington and the Government, which in recent weeks has maintained a much harder line towards the Islamic Republic.
Meanwhile, since Tehran They also insist that diplomatic contacts continue. Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, He assured that both countries continue working on a possible agreement through the mediation of Pakistan.
As explained to the Iranian agency Tasnim, the two parties continue to exchange proposals and observations to try to close a definitive text that will allow an end to the conflict that has opened since February.
The statements contrast with the growing military tension registered during the last hours.
Trump tries to avoid a new escalation
The US president has stepped up efforts to prevent the latest attacks between Israel and Iran from derailing negotiations.
After Tehran launched missiles into Israeli territory and Israel responded by attacking Iranian targets, Trump publicly called on both sides to cease the attacks immediately.
Furthermore, according to various information from Washington, the president unsuccessfully tried to convince Netanyahu to avoid a new military response that could further complicate talks with Iran.
The situation leaves the White House in an uncomfortable position: trying to keep negotiations open with Tehran while one of its main allies in the region continues to rely on military pressure.
For now, the message sent by Vance is clear. Washington has no intention of abandoning diplomatic channels, even if that strategy does not have the support of Israel.
