Vance says US expects Iran nuclear deal to be signed soon

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — US Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration expects progress on a deal that would guarantee Iran does not develop or acquire nuclear weapons, with an agreement likely to be signed in the near term. In remarks to CNBC, Vance said the deal would be represented on the Iranian side by the parliament speaker, the foreign minister and other officials. He added that the administration aims to publish the full text of the agreement within the week. Vance said the deal is designed to cut Iran off from the financial resources needed to rebuild its nuclear program. He also noted that President Donald Trump has said he wants Iran to succeed as a country if it improves its relations with the international community.