US Vice President Jay D. Vance Calls Ceasefire with Iran Fragile

US Vice President Jay D. Vance, who was directly involved in the final negotiations resulting in a ceasefire with Iran, expressed his views on the agreement, labeling it as a 'fragile ceasefire.' He emphasized that this experience has taught him a great deal about the Iranian political system. Vance made these remarks during his address in Budapest, where he discussed the outcomes of the negotiations.

Vance noted that the Iranian side's response to US proposals was ambiguous and varied depending on specific government representatives. He highlighted a positive reaction from Iran's Foreign Minister regarding the plan but also pointed out that other Iranian officials misled about US military achievements and the terms of the ceasefire. 'This is why I say that it is a fragile ceasefire. There are people who clearly want to sit at the negotiating table and work with us to find a beneficial agreement, and there are people who lie even about the fragile ceasefire that we have already established,' Vance stated.

The Vice President also stressed that if the Iranians are willing to work in good faith with the United States, an agreement can be reached. 'If they lie, if they deceive, if they... try to undermine even that fragile ceasefire that we have set up, then they will not be satisfied,' he remarked, underscoring the importance of honesty and openness in negotiations.

Additionally, Vance reported that President Donald Trump has instructed his team to refrain from using certain military, diplomatic, and economic pressure tools against Iran at this time. However, he noted that these options remain on the table if Iran fails to engage in constructive negotiations regarding a final cessation of hostilities.

It is worth recalling that on April 8, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had accepted Pakistan's proposal for a two-week ceasefire. This news elicited a positive response from the international community, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who believes that a ceasefire between the US and Iran is a step in the right direction.

French President Emmanuel Macron also urged all parties involved in the Middle Eastern conflict to 'fully adhere' to the ceasefire regime to create conditions for further negotiations. These calls reflect the international community's concern over the situation in the region and its desire to achieve stability through diplomatic efforts.