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VP Vance says U.S. expects Strait of Hormuz to be open ‘toll-free’ long term
Vice President JD Vance said technical talks will determine how long the strait stays open without tolls as details of the deal remain unclear.
- Vice President JD Vance stated the memorandum of understanding guarantees toll-free passage through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, but acknowledged the long-term operational status will be decided through upcoming technical negotiations.
- President Donald Trump, Vance, and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf electronically signed the memorandum on Sunday, initiating a two-month diplomatic window to address nuclear concerns and end the conflict.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry reported on Monday that the deal allows Tehran to charge maritime service fees after 60 days, contradicting American officials' expectation of long-term toll-free access through the waterway.
- Administration officials emphasized zero frozen assets have been released, clarifying that access to a potential $300 billion reconstruction fund remains contingent on Iran meeting specific performance obligations.
- A formal signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday in Geneva, Switzerland, though analysts caution the framework lacks explicit long-term guarantees, raising questions about the deal's durability.
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US officials have reviewed a memorandum of understanding with Iran in calls with international media.
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