Vance says U.S. isn’t giving Iran ‘a cent’ as he defends Trump peace deal
"The only way the Iranians get any of these resources ... is if they comply fully" with the terms of the deal, Vice President JD Vance said.
TL;DR
- Vice President JD Vance defended President Trump's interim peace deal with Iran, asserting the U.S. is not providing financial aid.
- Benefits for Iran are strictly conditional on their full compliance with the terms of the agreement.
- Vance claimed lifting sanctions offers more visibility into Iran's financial system and that Iran's nuclear program has been "destroyed."
- Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, stated he granted permission for the memorandum after receiving assurances that Iran's rights and the "resistance front" would be protected.
- Critics, including Senators Mark Warner and Ted Cruz, expressed strong opposition to the deal, viewing it as a concession to Iran.
- The deal aims to end military operations, reopen the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, and negotiate a final agreement.
- Vance issued a warning to Israeli critics, emphasizing Trump's support for Israel and the U.S. contribution to its defense.
- Nikki Haley called the deal a "huge mistake" if it involves paying to rebuild the threat destroyed by striking Iran's nuclear and missile sites.