Vance: Trump will not send troops to Iran unless forced

US Vice President JD Vance said that President Donald Trump will not send troops to Iran unless forced. Stating that the negotiations in Doha are going well, Vance warned Iran about its nuclear program and inspections.

Scraper SystemJuly 01, 2026, 11:42 PM

Vance: Trump will not send troops to Iran unless forced

US Vice President JD Vance said that President Donald Trump will not send troops to Iran unless forced.

In a press conference on Wednesday, Vance stated that he cannot make a firm commitment on any issue, as it ultimately depends on Iran's steps. However, he emphasized that he can promise that Trump will not send troops to Iran unless forced or within the framework of a clearly defined objective.

Referring to the ongoing negotiations in Doha, the capital of Qatar, Vance noted that the talks are 'going well' but are still in their early stages. He stated that the US will do everything necessary to achieve success in the negotiations.

Warning Iran, Vance said that if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear program, refuses inspections, or resumes targeting commercial vessels—which it has halted in recent days—the US President 'still has many options.'

Meanwhile, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman met on Tuesday with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss the latest status of US-Iran negotiations and efforts to consolidate the ceasefire in Lebanon.

Iran and the US signed a memorandum of understanding on June 18, 2026, providing for the cessation of hostilities, the lifting of the naval blockade on Iran, and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Within the scope of the implementation of the memorandum, technical talks began between the parties on June 21 in Switzerland under the joint mediation of Qatar and Pakistan.

However, the negotiation process was disrupted after the US accused Iran on June 25 of attacking a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz and considered this a violation of the memorandum, followed by US forces conducting strikes on Iranian targets near the strait. Iran, in turn, announced that it had carried out attacks on what it described as 'American interests' in the region.

The escalation has slowed down the negotiations, which are currently limited to indirect technical rounds in Doha under Qatar's mediation alone.

Vance: Trump will not send troops to Iran unless forced