Washington DC, June 30 -- Vice President JD Vance stated that the coming weeks could prove to be a defining turning point in US-Iran relations, emphasising that the outcome rests heavily on how Tehran navigates the economic and diplomatic "leverage" wielded by President Donald Trump.

Appearing on The Michael Knowles Show on Tuesday, Vance outlined the administration's core objectives for West Asia, making it clear that Washington is seeking nothing short of full, verified denuclearisation alongside a revamped regional security framework.

"Could this be a very important historical moment? The answer is obviously yes," Vance said. "But again, how exactly this plays out is very much contingent on the way that the Iranians respond to the le...