'Why 60% enriched fuel?' Vance demands Iran cut nuclear capacity to end war

File photo: US vice president JD Vance speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force Two US vice president JD Vance has said Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity for Washington to agree to an end to the seven-month war.In an exclusive interview with Reuters, Vance said the US remained open to a negotiated settlement but would not accept promises in place of action.“We're not going to trade words for actions,” Vance said.Vance, who has taken a leading role in efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict, said any agreement would require Iran to reduce its enrichment capacity.“If you don't want a nuclear weapon, then why do you need 60% enriched fuel?” he said. “If you want to show commitment to not building a nuclear weapon, don't build highly enriched fuel.”He said Iran would need to take a substantive step on enrichment to demonstrate that commitment.The comments come as Washington and Tehran have exchanged proposals aimed at ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy shipments. US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest offer and warned that military operations could intensify after next month’...