Vance, Skeptical of Foreign Wars, Becomes the Face of Trump's Tentative Deal to End War with Iran
Vance says the agreement will curb Iran’s nuclear program and lift sanctions only if Tehran complies fully, as lawmakers question the 60-day framework.
- On Sunday, the United States digitally signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran to end the conflict, with Vice President Vance emerging as the agreement's chief defender through interviews and promotional media.
- Backlash from lawmakers and Israel began this week after leaked draft copies sparked skepticism, with critics worrying the two-month deal offers Iran upfront benefits while failing to guarantee prevention of a nuclear weapon.
- Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina referred to Vance as "the architect of the deal," while Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz argued the president is "receiving bad advice" regarding the agreement's terms.
- Vance is expected to travel to Switzerland on Friday to launch a new phase of negotiations, as White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales called him an "invaluable member of the President's talented national security team."
- Vance's advocacy serves as a high-stakes gamble for a potential 2028 presidential campaign; Trump joked Wednesday about the political risk, saying, "If it works out, I'm going to take the credit. If it doesn't work out, I'm blaming JD.
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Vance: Iran deal ‘win-win’ for Americans, conditioned on Iran’s behavior
(The Center Square) – Vice President JD Vance on Thursday responded to claims that America’s newly released preliminary peace deal, called a memorandum of understanding, was too generous toward the Islamic Republic.
Tehran does not see itself as a loser in the war with Israel and the US. On the contrary.
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