Event Brief
UPDATED May 20, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
May 19, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Vance says US ready if Iran talks fail
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JD Vance said Washington made “good progress” in Iran talks and is “locked and loaded” if negotiations fail.
WHO: US Vice President JD Vance
WHAT: Said the US made “good progress” in Iran talks and warned it would be ready if negotiations fail
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 4:48 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He was reacting to the status of Iran negotiations and warning about what would happen if talks fail
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