U.S. Vice President JD Vance says Washington holds a strong negotiating position with Iran and that the United States would benefit regardless of how talks end. In comments reported by several outlets, Vance argues that a potential agreement would be favorable if Iran fully abandons its nuclear ambitions, while also asserting that even without a final deal Iran remains significantly weakened. CBS News and other reports describe Vance saying the U.S. has “all the cards” in negotiations. The Guardian reports Vance’s remarks on HBO’s Bill Maher, characterizing Iran’s nuclear program as “functionally destroyed” and describing Iran as “much weaker as a country.” Fox News similarly frames the administration’s stance as a “win-win” outcome for Americans, tied to leverage in the Middle East. Across the coverage, Vance’s central claim is that the U.S. outcome is positive in either scenario: reaching a final deal or, failing that, maintaining strategic advantages already achieved. The reports also note the timing of his comments amid heightened tensions in the region, including renewed exchanges of military strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.