Iran nuclear talks 'didn't pass the smell test' before Trump launched strikes, says Vance
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JD Vance said Iran nuclear talks collapsed after Tehran's claims 'did not pass the smell test,' prompting Trump to authorize Operation Epic Fury strikes.
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The discussions were aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief and averting a broader conflict, he said, but ultimately broke down.
"But the Iranians would come back to us and they'd say, ‘Well, you know, having enrichment for civilian purposes, for energy purposes, is a matter of national pride,’" Vance said.
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