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Trump confirms that deal with Iran will be signed by Vance The US president said the text of the agreement will be published "probably pretty soon"

JD Vance claims US holds all the cards in Iran and will win ‘either way’ <p>Vice-president appeared on Bill Maher’s show hours before more military strikes were exchanged in strait of Hormuz</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/jd-vance">JD Vance</a> said on Friday that the US wins “either way” regarding negotiations with <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran">Iran</a>, pointing to what he called the destruction of its nuclear program and diminishment as a country.</p><p>“If we make the final deal, then great,” the US vice-president told HBO’s <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/bill-maher">Bill Maher</a>. “If we don’t make the final deal, their nuclear program is still destroyed. They’re still much weaker as a country, so my attitude is America wins either way.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/27/jd-vance-bill-maher-iran-war">Continue reading...</a>

'We already signed the deal digitally': US VP Vance on Iran-US peace ... Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the deal with Iran was “complete” and would be signed on Friday, Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that both sides had already “signed the deal digitally.” He stressed that any sanctions relief for Tehran would be strictly conditional on Iran’s compliance with the agreement’s commitments. Speaking to ABC’s Good Morning America, Vance clarified that no financial concessions had been granted to Iran after the signing. "We already signed the deal digitally yesterday, and there's been no money released, and that won't change," Vance said, responding to a question on whether Iran would receive sanctions relief or access to frozen assets upon signing the agreement. He emphasised that the agreement would follow a performance-based framework, with sanctions relief tied directly to concrete actions by Iran. "Again, this is a performance-based thing. If we see the Iranians making, for example, taking action to eliminate their stockpile of enriched material, then sanctions relief will follow. If we see the Iranians taking action to allow the kind of verifi…

'Have made great progress': Vance hails talks with Iran while Trump issues threats US Vice President JD Vance engaged in high-level meetings with Iranian officials in Switzerland, marking a crucial step towards solidifying a recent interim agreement. The key discussions revolved around encouraging Iran's adherence to nuclear talks and pursuing a comprehensive ceasefire in the region, notably addressing the escalating conflict in Lebanon. Iran reiterated its focus on prioritizing regional security amid these vital negotiations.

United States & World What we know about the initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the war NPR | By Aya Batrawy , Leila Fadel Published June 17, 2026 at 6:53 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:43 Vice President JD Vance will head to Switzerland to sign the preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran, but key details remain unclear. Copyright 2026 NPR

🔴 BREAKING: JD Vance is due at the White House podium shortly, where the vice president will face immediate questions about the Iran memorandum Trump says he signed at Versailles—and about why some of Trump’s own allies already seem eager to hang the deal around Vance’s neck if it goes bad.

Trump says he might extend stay in Europe to sign deal with Iran The US president still pointed out that on behalf of the United States, the document is supposed to be signed by Vice President JD Vance

JD Vance claims US ‘very close’ to peace deal with Iran <p>Vice-president says deal could ‘absolutely’ come before midterms, as US strikes Iran after downing of helicopter</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/jun/09/middle-east-crisis-iran-israel-us-donald-trump-strait-of-hormuz-peace-deal-latest-news-updates">Middle East crisis – live updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The US-Israel war on Iran could conclude in a week or a few months, vice-president JD Vance has said, as the downing of a US army helicopter sparked the latest flare-up in the conflict.</p><p>In the latest vague assessment from the Trump administration on the future of its controversial war, Vance <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jd-vance-iran-deal-interview/">claimed</a> the US is “very close to achieving” a peace deal with Iran, adding that it could “absolutely” come before the midterm elections.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/09/jd-vance-iran-peace-deal">Continue reading...</a>

Watch live: Vance says the 60-day negotiating period begins today, after US and Iran sign draft deal US Vice President JD Vance spoke at a White House press briefing on the interim agreement with Iran on Thursday, saying that some ​12.5 ‌million ⁠barrels ‌of oil have flowed ⁠through the Strait of ​Hormuz following ‌the overnight signing of ‌a memorandum ​of understanding between the United States and ​Iran.

Vance says Iran ‘honoring’ peace deal so far as 60-day clock starts Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Iran was "honoring" the terms of its preliminary peace deal with Washington — as a 60-day clock started to hash out a final agreement.

BREAKING: Vance says nuclear inspectors ‘absolutely’ will return to Iran under terms to end the war. Vice President JD Vance said that nuclear inspectors will be allowed back into Iran as part of a deal with the U.S. to end the months-long war in the Middle East. www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

Vance: US ready to radically transform relations with Iran Photo: Associated Press Translated by: Flutura Gashi-Mehmeti June 21, 2026 15:11 Share to: US Vice President JD Vance said ahead of a high-level meeting with the Iranian delegation on Sunday in Switzerland that the US is ready to "fundamentally transform" relations with Iran. "Never before have the Iranian and American leadership met at such a high level," Vance said. Professional journalism is in the public interest. Your support helps it remain independent and credible. Contribute too.1 euro makes a difference. "What the president has asked us to do is turn a new page to transform our relationship with the people of Iran and extend an outstretched hand that says to the people of Iran that if your leadership is willing to give up being a fomenter of regional instability, if they are willing to give up their nuclear weapons ambitions for the long term, then the United States is willing to fundamentally transform our relationship with that country," Vance said. He added that great progress has been made in the last few hours and additional progress is expected in the coming hours. According to Vance, technical nego…

Witkoff, Kushner already dealing with technical issues of negotiations with Iran — Vance US Vice President noted that the United States now considers navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of Iran's nuclear program, including exports of enriched uranium from the Islamic Republic, to be a priority

Trump, Vance sign Iran-US framework <p dir="ltr">WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran have signed a tentative deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and launch nuclear talks, with its text likely to be made public in the coming days, a senior administration official said Monday.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">In a phone briefing with reporters, the official said President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signed the memorandum of understanding electronically on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

Iran war live: JD Vance defends Iran deal as US says naval blockade lifted US vice president says 60-day negotiating period between Washington and Tehran has begun after deal to end war signed.

Vance hopes US, Iran can turn the page at ‘historic’ talks US Vice President JD Vance said he hopes Washington and Tehran can reset their relationship, at the start of what he called “historic” talks in Switzerland on Sunday.Yet, as the meeting was happening, US President Donald Trump threatened in an online post to strike Iran if it did not “immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble.”For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Vance, flanked by US negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, was at the luxury Burgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne for talks with Tehan’s negotiators on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war.“This is a historic meeting,” Vance said in the negotiation room, set up with for the US team on one side and for the Iranian delegation on the other.“The question before us now is how much more can we accomplish together?“Can we turn over a new leaf? Can we change relations in the Middle East permanently?“Or do we go back to doing

Vance says nuclear inspectors will ‘absolutely’ return to Iran US Vice President Vance told NBC News in an interview on Monday that nuclear inspectors will “absolutely” be allowed to return to Iran as part of a deal with the US to end the war between the two countries. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“In fact, one of the core parts of the agreement is that the (International Atomic Energy Agency) and the United States are going to help Iran destroy the highly enriched stockpile, and that’s something that’s spelled out very clearly” in the memorandum of understanding the US and Iran have already agreed to, NBC quoted Vance saying. The deal follows weeks of fraught negotiations and threats of renewed hostilities.The US, Iran and mediator Pakistan said the peace agreement was to be signed Friday in Switzerland.The interim deal essentially pushed the most difficult issues down the road. Notably, as of Monday, there was no clarity as to what will happen with Iran’s nuclear program, and both sides have

Reaching US-Iran deal could take months — Vance US Vice President JD Vance also didn't rule out that the deal could happen in the next week

Trump, Vance electronically sign peace memorandum with Iran, US officials say A senior US official on Monday said that President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance had signed the memorandum of understanding electronically with Iran to formally reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the American blockade of Iranian ports. The official also claimed Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signed the document on Tehran’s behalf. “The president wanted to sign it personally because he wanted to show his dedication to the process and dedication to seeing this...

Senior Trump administration official outlines deal Iran agreed to, Vance plays down rumors US Vice President JD Vance on Friday played down recent reports on the potential Iran deal, saying that Tehran would not receive any cash and no funds would be released “for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting.”In a post on X, Vance said the deal was structured so that Iran would gain economic benefits if it met “its obligations.”For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The vice president also hit back at critics in an apparent swipe at Republican lawmakers and commentators who have publicly criticized US President Donald Trump’s pursuit of a deal“People who (rightly) said Donald Trump was a historic president a month ago now criticizing a deal based on unconfirmed media reports,” Vance said. “The president is going to get us a good outcome, one way or the other,” he added. Meanwhile, a senior Trump administration official told Al Arabiya English the details about what Iran has agreed to: Nuclear material will be destroyed and

US-Iran deal LIVE: Vance hits out at Israeli ‘freakout’ over deal; Khamenei says accepted MoU, calls Trump ‘desperate’ US-Iran deal LIVE: US vice president JD Vance on Thursday slammed what he described as the “freakout in Israel” over the peace accord. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that that “desperate” US President Donald Trump had used all forms of leverage during the negotiations.

United States & World What we know about the initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran to end the war NPR | By Aya Batrawy , Leila Fadel Published June 17, 2026 at 6:53 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:43 Vice President JD Vance will head to Switzerland to sign the preliminary deal between the U.S. and Iran, but key details remain unclear. Copyright 2026 NPR

JD Vance lauds Iran deal as big moment for United States According to the US Vice President, among other things, the deal means that "Iran will never have a nuclear weapon"

For Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise <p>By Humeyra Pamuk and Jacob Bogage</p><p>WASHINGTON/LUCERNE, Switzerland, June 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald Trump's chief negotiator to end the three-month war with Iran, a moment that could shape Vance’s prospects as a White House successor.</p>

US ready to change relations with Iran if it implements its demands — Vance US Vice President JD Vance told that to reporters in Switzerlan’s Burgenstock, which is hosting mediated talks between US and Iranian delegations.

Iran-US peace deal already signed digitally? Vice President JD Vance ... US Vice President JD Vance on Monday claimed that the United States and Iran have already "signed the deal digitally", a day after President Donald Trump announced that the agreement was complete and would be formally signed on Friday (June 19) in Switzerland's Geneva. Speaking to ABC's Good Morning America, Vance said the agreement had already been digitally finalised by both sides, while emphasising that any sanctions relief for Tehran would depend entirely on its compliance with the terms of the deal. "We already signed the deal digitally yesterday, and there's been no money released, and that won't change," Vance said, responding to a question on whether Iran would receive sanctions relief or access to frozen assets upon signing the agreement. It is pertinent to mention that Iran has also confirmed that the deal will be signed on June 19, but the Middle East nation last week had said there was a possibility that the signing ceremony could be held remotely. Also, there is no clarity on who will attend it on Iran's behalf, but most likely it could be Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf or …

Vance to lead US team to ink Iran peace deal in Switzerland: Trump Washington, Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for the in-person signing of the peace deal with Iran in Switzerland on Friday, President Donald Trump said. Both Trump and Vance have electronically signed the framework agreement with Iran's lead negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, according to a senior US official quoted by The New York Times. In a media interaction in France on Monday, Trump said Vance will attend the signing ceremony. "I may be involved, I may not," the president said in response to a question on his presence at the signing ceremony. The text of the Memorandum of Understanding will be released "pretty soon... sometime after Friday", Trump said. In media interviews here, Vance said the peace agreement was signed digitally on Sunday, and its full text was likely to be made public later this week. "We already signed the deal digitally yesterday ," Vance said on the Good Morning America programme on ABC News. The deal was negotiated through mediators that included Pakistan and Qatar. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that his country would host the signing…

US troop presence near Iran to return to pre-conflict levels under final deal — Vance According to the US vice president, neither Washington nor Tehran is interested in maintaining an expanded US military presence in the Middle East once the terms of the agreement are fulfilled

For Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise <p>United States Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald Trump’s chief negotiator to end the three-month war with Iran, a moment ​that could shape Vance’s prospects as a White House successor.</p> <p>The two nations <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2008644">agreed</a> to a provisional peace <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2008236">agreement</a> on Wednesday that suspended hostilities but left core issues unresolved, deferring decisions on Iran’s ‌nuclear programme, its support for regional groups and the economically vital Strait of Hormuz to 60 days of talks.</p> <p>The discussions are a high-risk scenario for all sides in the conflict, the broader Middle East, and for Vance’s political ambitions. And the situation remains fluid: Vance <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2009110">cancelled</a> a planned Thursday night flight to Switzerland for the start of talks, though the White House said the US delegation is “prepared to depart at the first available opportunity”.</p> <p>The fast-moving developments coincide with the publication of Vance’s book on his c…

Vice-president JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on president Donald Trump’s approval. first JD there , the deal as being shared by my side

US-Iran deal to cover Israel, Lebanon, Gulf countries — Vance The US vice president called the agreement "a true regional peace deal"

US-Iran memorandum general in nature — JD Vance The US vice president says that the details of the agreement will be worked out during technical negotiations

US and Iran exchange fire as Vance says deal could be months away | First Thing <p>Vice-president says he expects war to end in a week or few months with ‘a deal that is good for US economically’. Plus, get ready for start of Fifa men’s World Cup</p><p>Good morning.</p><p>US forces have launched strikes against Iran in response to the downing of an Apache helicopter near the strait of Hormuz a day earlier, and Iran has retaliated by hitting American airbases in the Middle East. The exchange of fire came as the US vice-president, JD Vance, was vague on the possible timeframe for ending the Iran war, saying it <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/09/jd-vance-iran-peace-deal">could conclude in a week or a few months</a>.</p><p><strong>What did </strong><strong>Vance actually say? </strong>“Right now, I feel that we are in a position to get a deal that is good for the United States economically and that really does deal with the Iranian nuclear program. Not just now, not just while Donald Trump is president, but for the long term, to where my kids can say when they’re adults: ‘Iran is not going to have a nuclear weapon.’”</p><p><strong><a href="https://www.theguardian…

Vance says US, Iran have made “a lot of progress” towards deal US Vice President JD Vance says Washington and Tehran have made “a lot of progress” towards ceasefire

Vance says plans to attend Iran signing in Geneva, ‘possible’ Trump could US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday he planned to attend the signing of an Iran peace deal in Switzerland in a few days, but that President Donald Trump might go.“I certainly plan to be there, but it’s possible the president himself could be there,” Vance told Fox News when asked if he’d be at the ceremony, which mediator Pakistan said would take place in Geneva on June 19.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.US and Iranian officials said they had reached an agreement to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but left the fate of Tehran’s nuclear program to further negotiations.“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete,” US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform at around 5:30 p.m. in Washington (2130 GMT) on Sunday. His post came shortly after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whose country has served as a mediator, announced a deal had been struck early on Monday local time.The

US will win 'either way': JD Vance claims Iran's nuclear program was ... United States Vice President JD Vance Friday said that the US will win negotiations with Iran “either way”, while highlighting the destruction of its nuclear programme,The Guardianreported. In an interview withHBO, Vance said, “If we make the final deal, then great. If we don’t make the final deal, their nuclear program is still destroyed. They’re still much weaker as a country, so my attitude is America wins either way.” His comments came hours ahead of strikes on a tanker in theStrait of Hormuz, following which both theUS and Iran escalated attackson each other’s targets — marking the worst since they signed the interim peace deal early this week. Underlining that the increased flow of oil through the strait acted as a “signal that there’s something real going on”, the US vice-president said the ceasefire deal with Iran was likely to always be “a little messy”. He acknowledged that his negotiations with the Iranian delegation in Switzerland were successful, and it was evident in a prompt decrease in oil prices across the globe, soon after the talks concluded. The oil is “down to $73 a barrel” and Iran’…

US-Iran memorandum includes clause on commitment to peace in Middle East — JD Vance According to the US vice president, the memorandum implies that Iran will cease supporting the movements Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis from Ansar Allah

Vance warns Trump could resume military action if Iran breaks deal ... US Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump was prepared to resume military strikes against Iran if Tehran fails to comply with obligations under the newly announced deal with the United States. In an interview with Fox News, Vance noted that the Gulf countries remain cautious of the Iranian regime despite prospects for regional stability, citing Tehran’s unpredictability. “They don’t believe anything either,” Vance said of US allies in the Gulf. “They’re not certain. They’re not going to predict what the Iranians are going to do five years from now, but they see real opportunity.” “So, we’re going to walk down this pathway. We’re going to see how serious the Iranians are.” The US vice president highlighted that if Iran fails to meet its commitments under the deal, Tehran would lose any benefits offered by Washington. “If they don’t do what they promise they’re going to do, they don’t get any benefits of the bargain, and as the president would say, we have all the cards,” Vance said. “Their economy will still be in very tough shape if they don’t get the relief that they need to get in order to …

Vance optimistic as US-Iran deal awaits Trump green light WASHINGTON - US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their ceasefire in the Middle East war, but the potential breakthrough still hangs on President Donald Trump&rsquo;s approval.

Iran will not get funds ‘for simply signing a deal’ — US vice president JD Vance says the deal is structured to prioritize the concerns of the US and its allies

US and Iran set for new talks after delay and deadly strikes <p>A new round of negotiations over the Middle East war was set to kick off Sunday, with Iranian negotiators arriving in the Swiss host city hours ahead of US Vice President JD Vance, even as Tehran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon.</p><p>Before boarding his flight to Europe, Vance told reporters he hoped to "make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Those are the two big things that I think we're going to be focused on".</p>

Vance says US allowed several ships through to Iranian ports <p>Vice President JD Vance says the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war.</p>

Vance says details of US-Iran agreement still to be worked out amid scepticism from Republicans <p>Senate Republicans say there are many unanswered questions about the deal and question inclusion of funds for Iran </p><p>The US vice-president, ⁠JD Vance, has said a number of issues still need to be figured out with Iran, as many Republicans expressed scepticism of the agreement reached this week by Donald Trump, and pressed the White House to release more information about it.</p><p>The <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/15/trump-declares-us-iran-peace-deal-all-signed-g7">memorandum of understanding (MOU) announced Sunday</a> to end the war in Iran, set for a ceremonial signing on Friday in Geneva, is centred around reopening the strait of Hormuz and lifting the United States’ naval blockade in the region, along with financial incentives for Iran if it meets certain benchmarks.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/16/jd-vance-details-us-iran-agreement-scepticism-republicans">Continue reading...</a>

For Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise US Vice President JD Vance is poised to take on his biggest role yet on the international stage as President Donald Trump’s chief negotiator to end the three-month war with Iran, a moment that could shape Vance’s prospects as a White House successor.The two nations agreed to a provisional peace agreement on Wednesday that suspended hostilities but left core issues unresolved, deferring decisions on Iran’s nuclear program, its support for regional militant proxies and the economically vital Strait of Hormuz to 60 days of talks. The discussions are a high-risk scenario for all sides in the conflict, the broader Middle East, and for Vance’s political ambitions. And the situation remains fluid: Vance cancelled a planned Thursday night flight to Switzerland for the start of talks, though the White House said the US delegation is “prepared to depart at the first available opportunity.”For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The fast-moving

Iran says Trump agreed to deal terms 'out of desperation' as US Democrats blast agreement US Vice President JD Vance says he doesn’t know if he’ll be headed to Geneva on June 19 where he was due to attend a signing ceremony for an initial deal to end the war in Iran. But an agreement has already been signed by Donald Trump and Iranian officials, so Vance said that further negotiations could happen in Switzerland on the weekend. Meanwhile, Iran’s supreme leader has issued his first statement on the deal, saying that President Trump agreed to terms out of desperation.

U.S. VP JD Vance listens to U.S. President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner attending a quadrilateral meeting between U.S., Iran, Pakistan, & Qatar at Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at Resort June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/Pool

Trump, Vance sign Iran-US memorandum with Ghalibaf, official says President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf have signed a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran...

JD Vance Breaks Silence on Trump’s Unfinished Iran Ceasefire Decision: ‘It’s Hard to Say Exactly…’ https://www.europesays.com/people/94778/ The United States and Iran are making steady progress toward a peace agreement. US Vice President JD Vance…

US, Iran very close to reaching agreement — JD Vance Both parties are going to keep on working at it, the US Vice President added

JD Vance says US-Iran deal ‘very general’ with many details yet to be negotiated – Middle East crisis live <p>The US vice-president ⁠also said nuclear ​inspectors would return ⁠to Iran as part of the deal ⁠with Washington to end ​the war</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/15/trump-declares-us-iran-peace-deal-all-signed-g7">Full report: Trump declares deal ‘all signed’ as G7 leaders try to tie loose ends</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Hello and welcome to the Guardian’s continuing coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran ahead of the expected signing of the framework peace deal in a couple of days. </strong></p><p>America’s ⁠memorandum ​of understanding (MOU) with Iran ⁠is “a very general document”, the US vice-president, JD Vance, has said, adding that specifics ⁠of the ​deal ‌will be ‌worked out during further ‌negotiations.</p><p><strong>With a memorandum ⁠of understanding ⁠between the ​US </strong><strong>and Iran ⁠​signed, </strong><strong>Trump said the strait of Hormuz</strong> “will be completely open” by Friday. A signing ceremony is scheduled to take place on Friday in Geneva, which Trump said he will probably not attend.</p><p><strong>The deal in…