Iran War Update: Vance Warns Israel Against Attacking Trump’s Iran Deal (Remarks)

Summary

Vice President JD Vance holds a press conference detailing four key accomplishments of a newly signed US-Iran interim deal: a Strait of Hormuz coordination mechanism, a regional deconfliction process for Lebanon, the return of IAEA nuclear inspectors to Iran, and a technical negotiation framework. He also discloses that any future unfreezing of Iranian assets would require the funds to purchase American soy, corn, and wheat. The remarks outline a foundation for broader de-escalation and economic ties.

• A Strait of Hormuz mechanism is established to keep oil and gas flowing and manage conflicts without escalation.
• A regional deconfliction mechanism connects Israel, Hezbollah, Lebanon, and partners to prevent spiraling violence.
• Iran has agreed to invite IAEA inspectors back into the country, seen as a first step toward ending a nuclear weapons program.
• Technical negotiations will continue in Switzerland with Qatari and Pakistani mediation.
• If any Iranian assets are unfrozen, the deal requires the money to buy American soy, corn, and wheat for the Iranian people.
• Vance emphasizes the deal is a foundation for a final agreement and that the US retains other options if peace fails.