Vance Affirms Belief in Iranian Supreme Leader's Survival, Citing Conditions for Deal with Tehran

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance affirmed on Tuesday his belief that Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains alive but is not involved in daily affairs. Vance clarified in press statements that there is room for reaching an agreement with Iran, yet this necessitates its commitment to good conduct and fulfilling its pledges. He added that negotiations must be based on actions, not words, which will determine the course of engagement with Tehran over the next two months. Vance underscored that his conviction regarding the Supreme Leader still being alive but detached from direct involvement in daily matters persists.