politics
Vance: Iran deal could happen in a week or months from now
Updated on: June 9, 2026 / 4:41 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Vice President JD Vance believes the U.S. is nearing a long-term agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
- The timeline for this deal is uncertain, possibly occurring within a week or several months.
- An Apache helicopter was shot down by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, with both crew members rescued by a sea drone.
- The U.S. conducted retaliatory strikes against Iran following the helicopter incident.
- Vance emphasized trust in the U.S.'s negotiation and enforcement capabilities over trusting Iran.
- President Trump had previously suggested a deal with Iran could be imminent.