U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended the Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) intended to end the Iran war, stating that the agreement was a step toward ending hostilities.

Vance said he would likely travel to Switzerland for talks to turn the Iran deal into a long‑term agreement, according to the Bangkok Post. He described the deal as a “win‑win,” SCMP reported, and expressed confidence in President Trump’s strategy to secure a long‑term settlement on Iran’s nuclear program, Times of India reported. Vance also emphasized that Washington’s Iran policy would prioritize American interests even when they differ from Israel’s, Times of India added, and reiterated the U.S. goal of preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, also Times of India.

Vance warned that the United States may resume military action against Iran if Iranians attempt to rebuild their nuclear program or attack commercial vessels, as reported by TASS. He told Israel that “you can’t kill your way out” of security problems, Al Jazeera reported, and urged Iran to resolve disagreements through dialogue, stating that violence would be met with force, Bluesky reported.

During a White House briefing, Vance said oil was “down to 73 dollars a barrel” and that Iran’s nuclear program was “destroyed,” ModelDiplomat.com reported. He told reporters “We have all the cards,” SCMP noted, and said he now “owns” the agreement as talks entered a difficult new phase, Hindustan Times reported. Vance also appeared on Bill Maher’s HBO show on Friday to discuss the Iran peace deal, ModelDiplomat.com reported.

Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the U.S.’s “brutal” strikes and accused Washington of breaking its commitments, Bluesky reported.