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U.S. Domestic10h 59m ago

US Vice President Vance defended a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran, which includes immediate sanctions waivers for Iran's oil exports and commits to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated Iran would not submit to "excessive demands."

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Washington D.C., Israel, Strait of Hormuz

Who
US Vice President Mr. Vance, US President Mr. Trump, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli lawmakers, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
What
US Vice President Vance defended a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran, which includes immediate sanctions waivers for Iran's oil exports and commits to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated Iran would not submit to "excessive demands."
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:37:38 GMT · 10h 59m ago
Where
Washington D.C., Israel, Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The preliminary agreement aims to negotiate the future of Iran’s nuclear program and other issues, with the US administration seeking to avoid "economic catastrophe" and facing midterm elections, while critics argue it provides Iran economic relief without sufficient concessions.
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How this affects you

The agreement has led to a drop in oil and gas prices, strained US-Israel relations, and raised concerns among Gulf nations regarding Iran's missile program, prompting a US review of troop presence in Europe.

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  1. U.S. Domestic10h 59m ago
    Vice President Vance issued a warning to Israeli critics of a preliminary US-Iran agreement, defending the deal which includes immediate sanctions waivers for Iran's oil exports, unfreezing of assets, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while a 60-day clock for nuclear program negotiations has begun.
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    Vice President Vance delivered a warning to Israeli critics of the U.S.-Iran preliminary agreement, defending the deal which offers Iran economic relief and unfreezes assets while deferring nuclear program negotiations.
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    US Vice President Vance defended a preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran, which includes immediate sanctions waivers for Iran's oil exports and commits to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei stated Iran would not submit to "excessive demands."
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    Vice President Vance delivered a warning to Israeli critics of the US-Iran agreement from the White House, defending the deal and cautioning against alienating the United States.
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  5. U.S. Domestic12h 36m ago
    Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip to Switzerland for negotiations with Iran, raising uncertainty over the next phase of discussions to end the conflict.
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  6. U.S. Domestic12h 36m ago
    The White House announced late Thursday that Vice President JD Vance was delaying his trip to Switzerland to negotiate with Iran.
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  7. U.S. Domestic12h 36m ago
    The White House announced Vice President JD Vance was delaying his trip to Switzerland for negotiations with Iran regarding a deal to end a conflict.
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    Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip to Switzerland for direct talks on a deal to end a conflict with Iran.
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  9. U.S. Domestic12h 36m ago
    Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip to Switzerland for negotiations with Iran.
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  10. U.S. Domestic12h 36m ago
    Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip to Switzerland for negotiations with Iran regarding a deal to end a conflict.
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  11. U.S. Domestic12h 36m ago
    Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip to Switzerland for direct talks to negotiate an Iran deal.
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  12. U.S. Domestic16h 36m ago
    Vice President Vance delivered a warning to Israeli critics of the US-Iran agreement, defending the deal from the White House.
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    Vice President Vance issued a warning from the White House to Israeli critics of the US-Iran preliminary agreement, defending the deal and reminding Israel of US military aid.
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  14. U.S. Domestic22h 36m ago
    The vice president delivered a rebuke to Israeli critics of the agreement, warning them not to alienate their most important ally, as the administration sought to rebut mounting criticism of the deal.
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