Vance hits back at Obama's criticism of Trump-Iran deal
Vice President JD Vance shot back at former President Barack Obama‘s criticism of the deal to end the U.S. war with Iran, arguing that a major indicator of the difference is the Gulf Arabs’ love of the deal.
TL;DR
- Vice President JD Vance responded to former President Barack Obama's criticism of the U.S. deal to end the war with Iran.
- Vance argued that the Gulf Arabs' positive reception of the current deal, contrasted with their opposition to Obama's deal, signifies its improvement.
- He stated that the people in the region, who are most affected, understand the implications of dealing with Iran and support the Trump deal.
- Obama had expressed doubt that the new deal would be significantly different or better than the one he negotiated.
- Former President Trump had previously stated that no U.S. payments would be made to Iran under the new deal, unlike the billions sent during Obama's presidency.
- Vance confirmed that the agreement stipulates that Iran will not receive any American money, but other countries may be invited to invest if Iran complies with terms and sanctions are relieved.