diplomacyJun 18, 2026

Vance touts US-Iran agreement, says Iran's nuclear program is 'destroyed'

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Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended the memorandum of understanding signed by President Donald Trump and Iran, arguing the agreement benefits the United States whether Tehran ultimately complies with its terms or not.

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Scripps News GroupBy Scripps News Group
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended the memorandum of understanding signed by President Donald Trump and Iran, arguing the agreement benefits the United States whether Tehran ultimately complies with its terms or not. "Their nuclear program has been completely destroyed,…

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