Vice President JD Vance on Friday dismissed what he described as misleading reports about a possible agreement with Iran, saying the Trump administration is working toward a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Tehran’s nuclear program without providing cash upfront.
In a post on X on June 12, Vance said no money would go to Iran just for signing something or showing up to talks.
What JD Vance Says Iran Will Not Receive
“The Iranians are not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting,” he wrote.
According to JV Vance, any economic benefits for Iran would come only if Tehran meets its obligations, with U.S. and allied security concerns put first.
The comments come after several media reports from Iran said the country was set to receive billions after a deal to end the war is signed. It was also reported that Iran would still keep its highly enriched uranium.
Trump’s Goal: Nuclear Limits and Open Shipping Lanes
For months, tensions and conflict in the Middle East have shut down much of the vital shipping lane in the Persian Gulf.
The Strait of Hormuz carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. The Iran-U.S. war resulted in the interruptions that have driven up energy prices and created headaches for global markets.
Vance described the potential pact as something that “has the potential to remake the region and lead to lasting peace.” He said the structure guarantees benefits flow only after Iran follows through.
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Talks between the U.S. and Iran have dragged on for weeks, with cease-fires extended and deadlines set and reset.
The administration has used both military pressure, including strikes and a blockade on Iranian ports, and diplomacy to push for an end to the fighting and limits on Iran’s nuclear work.
Vance pointed to what he sees as strange flip-flops in the coverage. The VP noted that some of the people who praised President Trump as historic just weeks ago are now jumping on unconfirmed stories.
He also questioned those who distrust Iran’s Revolutionary Guard but accept anonymous posts or Iranian state media claims at face value.
“The president is going to get us a good outcome, one way or the other,” Vance added.
On social media, Americans are focusing on the Iranian regime, citing years of broken promises, support for groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, and repeated violations of past nuclear agreements.
Others demanded the full text of any agreement be released to clear up conflicting stories.
Conflicting Narratives Fuel Public Confusion
Iranian state media has described the emerging terms in ways that differ from U.S. statements, fueling the confusion Vance criticized.
Trump team’s main goal remains stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and getting oil flowing freely again through the strait.
Recently, U.S. officials said they were “very close” to a memorandum of understanding that would extend a ceasefire, reopen shipping lanes, and start deeper talks on nuclear issues.
However, progress has been slow, with negotiations in places like Pakistan having ended without full agreements.
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The U.S. has kept pressure on with naval operations and warnings of stronger action if Iran doesn’t move. Trump has said he wants the right deal, not a quick one, even as he talks up the chances of a breakthrough.
Vance has taken a lead role in the talks, traveling for face-to-face meetings and speaking publicly about the need for strong guarantees on nuclear issues.
The vice president has stated that Iran must accept limits on enrichment and its stockpile of near-weapons-grade material.
As of Friday, June 12, no final agreement had been announced. Trump has not signed off on the latest framework, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Officials say details on nuclear commitments and the timing of any sanctions relief remain under negotiation.
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