The United States and Iran hold indirect talks in Qatar. Vans: Decision on whether to use force depends on Iran's actions

Vance said on the 1st that the Doha talks were progressing smoothly, but he did not rule out the possibility of full-scale military action, saying "it depends on Iran." (AFP)

The United States and Iran launched "indirect talks" on the 1st in Doha, the capital of Qatar, through mediation between Qatar and Pakistan. US Vice President Vance said on the 1st that the talks in Doha were going well, but he did not rule out the possibility of full-scale military action, saying "it depends on Iran."

Comprehensive foreign media reports, when Vans spoke to U.S. military officers and soldiers at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, on the 1st, he thanked the U.S. military for its efforts and said that the United States can continue to negotiate with Iran not out of weakness, but based on strength. Vance said that what he can promise is that President Trump will not send U.S. troops again unless it is absolutely necessary and has a clear purpose. "Of course, if we need to take more action, that will largely depend on Iran."

Vance added that if Iran tries to rebuild its nuclear program or fires on commercial ships again, that will change the United States' calculations. "Clearly President Trump still has many options at his disposal." Vance pointed out that the current situation is that Trump has instructed the negotiating team to reach an agreement and negotiate in good faith. "This is what he authorized us to do."