""If the Iranians can't strike a deal with Vance, they don't get a deal. He's the best they're gonna get," a senior administration official said."
"Vance is prepared to "take his place onstage" - but only if and when direct negotiations commence, according to a White House official."
"Vance adviser Andrew Surabian said on X that a CNN report to that effect was evidence of "a coordinated foreign propaganda op.""
Vance is skeptical of Israel's optimistic prewar outlook and anticipates the conflict will persist for weeks. His seniority and opposition to prolonged conflicts make him a preferable negotiator with Iran. Trump officially assigned Vance to lead negotiations, with Witkoff recommending him due to his potential effectiveness. Iranian officials await approval for talks, while the U.S. considers military escalation if diplomacy fails. Vance's team suspects Israel is attempting to undermine him by suggesting Iran prefers negotiations with him.
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