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President Trump defended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Washington and Tehran to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, stating that Iran entered negotiations out of "desperation" and is "finished."

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Who
United States President Donald Trump, US Vice President JD Vance, Senator Tom Cotton, Senator Roger Wicker, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, US official, Hezbollah sources, Israeli official, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
What
President Trump defended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Washington and Tehran to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, stating that Iran entered negotiations out of "desperation" and is "finished."
When
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:53:18 GMT · 3h 58m ago
Where
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Why
Trump's statements were a continuation of his defense of the US-Iran MOU, which critics, including Democrats and some Republicans, have questioned regarding its terms and impact.
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The delay of Vice President Vance's trip to Switzerland and ongoing fighting in Lebanon have thrown into question the longevity of the US-Iran MOU, potentially impacting diplomatic efforts and regional stability.

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    President Trump defended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Washington and Tehran to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, stating that Iran entered negotiations out of "desperation" and is "finished."
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    Vice President JD Vance delayed 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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    Vice President JD Vance delayed his trip to Switzerland for negotiations with Iran.
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