Vance says Trump seeking ‘grand bargain’ with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump is seeking to make a “grand bargain” that would reset ties if Tehran changes course.

Speaking at a conference hosted by Turning Point USA in Georgia, Vance said Washington had offered to normalise economic relations with Iran if it was “willing to act like a normal country,” while emphasising that Trump’s core policy remains preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

“We have this ceasefire that’s in place, I think it’s six or seven days old, this ceasefire is holding,” Vance said.

“The president doesn’t want to make a small deal, he wants to make the grand bargain.” Vance added that he recognises “young voters do not love the policy we have in the Middle East,” urging them to stay engaged politically.

“I’m not saying you have to agree with me on every issue,” he said. “What I am saying is, don’t get disengaged… get more involved, make your voice heard even more.”