India, June 10 -- Washington is positioned to secure a long-term agreement with Iran that addresses the nuclear issue, even as negotiations between the two sides remain stalled over key disputes, US vice president JD Vance has said.

His remarks came as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran continue to face hurdles over several contentious issues, including limits on Iran's nuclear programme, monitoring of movement through the Strait of Hormuz, and the lifting of US sanctions. Track live updates here

"Right now, I feel that we are in a position to get a deal that is good for the United States economically and that really does deal with the Iranian nuclear problem, not just now, not just while Donald Trump is President, bu...