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US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says - The Korea Times
US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says - The Korea Times
US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says - The Korea Times
US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says - The Korea Times
US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says - The Korea Times
US allows more than dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says - The Korea Times
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
Mystery surrounds JD Vance's dash to Switzerland as world holds breath for Iranians to confirm peace deal - SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up to our weekly US politics newsletter and get three FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE - See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source With roughly 24 hours to go before a memorandum of understanding with Iran is scheduled to be signed in Switzerland, Vice President JD Vance threw doubt on whether the historic ceremony will occur. The MOU outlines an agreement between the US and Iran to begin ceasing hostilities and begin negotiating an end to the three and a half month long war. The agreement, which was signed by Donald Trump at the French palace Versailles sometime around Wednesday evening, immediately lifts sanctions on Iran's oil exports. It also calls for the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz and the ending of the US Naval blockade of the area. Trump has said that Vice President JD Vance will oversee the signing ceremony in Lucerne, Switzerland, scheduled for Friday, noting this week 'This way, if it works out, I'm going to take the credit. If it doesn't work out, I'm blaming JD.' Pressed on whether the trip will still occur on Thursday, Vance told reporters that he 'suspects' he will still go, casting doubt on whether he actually will. 'I plan to go to Switzerland ... we think these technical negotiation areas start sometime this weekend,' Vance said. 'That's still the plan, but that could change because it's not an easy country, Iran, to get out of, and so we're trying to figure out exactly when that's going to happen.' Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on the scheduled signing ceremony for the MOU between Iran and the US, set for Friday in Switzerland Vance explains that he 'suspects' that the trip is still on, noting how Iran is 'not an easy country' 'I suspect this weekend, but I'm not sure,' he added. 'We're trying to figure that out as we speak, but again, I suspect it will happen this weekend.' There have been mixed signals from the administration over when the MOU was signed and what has been agreed to. Senior administration officials told reporters on Monday that Trump, Vance and Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signed a digital version of the MOU on Sunday. Then an Axios report indicated the MOU had actually not been signed. The senior officials also said Monday the text of the MOU would be published within 48 hours, but a copy of the agreement has not been released. Instead, those senior officials relayed the contents of the MOU to reporters over a phone call. Then, after signalling publicly that the MOU would be signed in a Friday ceremony with Vance in Switzerland, the administration said that Trump officially signed the MOU at Versailles sometime on Wednesday evening. Now, Vance says the ceremony is suspected sometime this weekend, indicating the Friday event is up in the air. 'We are told that the Iranians are taking their sweet time to respond, proving further that they are the ones who have the leverage,' a source familiar with the Iran talks explained to the Daily Mail. Trump said that a signing ceremony was to take place with Vance on Friday, joking that 'This way, if it works out, I'm going to take the credit. If it doesn't work out, I'm blaming JD' A reporter pressed Trump, saying one of the goals of Epic Fury was to destroy Iran's ballistic missiles An employee at the Burgenstock Hotel in Lucerne, where the signing is supposed to happen, told the Daily Mail that the rooms booked for the event have not been canceled. Vance also pushed back on reports indicating that Iran will get money as part of the MOU. The MOU includes sanction relief for Iran if it complies with the deal, giving it access to frozen funds and a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan. 'The United States isn’t giving up a cent of money to Iran,' Vance said. 'What President Trump and his talented national security team – including both Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio – achieved on the battlefield and at the negotiating table is nothing short of remarkable and will strengthen American security for years to come,' White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales said in a statement. 'Everyone is fully behind President Trump’s efforts to ensure Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon.' Though some Republicans on Capitol Hill are skeptical of the deal and are demanding to know more. Trump and Vance have said that Iran will be able to retain some ballistic missile capabilities as a part of the MOU The White House has said repeatedly that one of the stated objectives of the war was to obliterate Iran's ballistic missile capabilities 'I don’t wanna see JCPOA 2.0,' GOP Iowa Senator Joni Ernst said of the MOU, referring to ex-President Barak Obama's deal with Iran that Trump has criticized. GOP skeptics are concerned about the $300 billion reconstruction fund and whether US taxpayer funds will go into it - which the administration claims won't happen. There's also questions about why the administration is fine with Iran retaining its ballistic missile capabilities after the White House repeatedly stressed that one of the goals of the war was to obliterate the Islamic Republic's ballistic missile program. Vance and the President have said that it is crucial for Iran to retain an ability to defend itself while answering questions about why the country is being allowed to retain its missiles. 'The Iranians don't give up the right of self defense in their country, but we do expect that as part of the final deal they are not going to be able to build the kind of missiles that can broadly threaten the entire world,' Vance said. The comments below have not been moderated. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
JD Vance throws doubt on whether Iran peace deal will happen soon
US Eases Hormuz Blockade; Vance Says Over A Dozen Ships Allowed To Enter Iranian Ports
US Eases Hormuz Blockade; Vance Says Over A Dozen Ships Allowed To Enter Iranian Ports
US Eases Hormuz Blockade; Vance Says Over A Dozen Ships Allowed To Enter Iranian Ports
As part of an initial deal between the United States and Iran to end the conflict, Vice President JD Vance declared that the US Navy had eased the naval blockade by allowing over a dozen ships to reach Iranian ports. At a White House press conference on Thursday, Vance announced that more oil is now passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Over 12.5 million barrels passed through the maritime canal on Wednesday night, according to the Republican vice president, as reported by the Associated Press. Vance stated, "So we're also honouring our end of the early part of the agreement on the military side." ALSO READ: China's Bad Consumer Debt At $300 Billion Signals Danger To Economy Vance dismissed concerns that the accord favours Iran, citing it as an immediate advantage of the agreement. Two oil tankers that crossed Iran on Tuesday managed to get past the military blockade imposed by the United States. The ships were transporting a total of 3.8 million barrels of Iranian crude oil, according to a merchant shipping tracking website. According to the accord, Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile—which is said to be hidden beneath debris—must at the very least be diluted under international monitoring. Additionally, it reiterates Iran's earlier pledge to refrain from acquiring or developing nuclear weapons. However, there are still issues that need to be resolved in addition to the declaration that the United States and Iran will engage in negotiations on Iran's nuclear program This development coincides with the signing of the first agreement between the United States and Iran that aims to ensure the permanent, toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, relaxing severe economic sanctions on Tehran, and an end to the ongoing hostilities. ALSO READ: Removing Trade Roadblocks, Cutting Cargo Dwell Times Top Priority In FY26, Says CBIC Official Essential Business Intelligence, Sharp Market Insights, Practical Personal Finance Advice, Daily Fuel, Gold and Silver Prices and Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.
US allows more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says
US allows more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting blockade under deal, Vance says And in an extraordinary rebuke, the Republican vice president warned U.S. critics in Israel against “attacking the only powerful ally” it has left. June 18, 2026 - 9:34 am WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of an agreement to end the war. Vance made the announcement at a White House press briefing, where he said more oil is now flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Republican vice president said more than 12.5 million barrels went through the shipping channel Wednesday night. “So we’re also honoring our end of the early part of the agreement on the military side,” Vance said, citing it as an immediate benefit of the deal as he downplayed criticism that the agreement tilts in favor of Iran. And in an extraordinary rebuke, he warned U.S. critics in Israel against “attacking the only powerful ally” it has left. He lashed out at members of the Israeli government, warning them that “Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time.” Vance said he plans to travel to Switzerland for talks on the Iran deal but he doesn’t know when that will happen. He had been expected to lead talks on implementing the agreement with Iran aimed at diluting its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and restarting oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, two oil tankers left Iran and crossed the U.S. military blockade without being stopped. A merchant shipping tracking website said the ships were carrying a combined total of 3.8 million barrels of Iranian crude oil. Meanwhile, Iranian state media said that shipping has “normalized” at Iran’s southern ports but added that the Strait of Hormuz remains supervised and under the control of the Iranian military and transiting through the vital waterway still requires coordination. Major shipowners have begun moving vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the agreement was signed, according to maritime data company Lloyd’s List Intelligence — though they did not give data on how many ships have passed through the strait as of Thursday. In a media briefing, Richard Meade, editor in chief of Lloyd’s List, said for the first time in 110 days, ships owned by major companies are transiting the strait after effectively being marooned there since February. Tankers controlled by major ship owners Grimaldi Group, Cosco, Knutsen and NYK have passed through the strait. And two Iran-flagged, National Iranian Tanker Company-owned, sanctioned crude oil tankers have entered the strait, according to Lloyd’s List. Phillip Belcher, marine director of Intertanko, a trade group for global independent tanker owners, said the main central route of the Strait of Hormuz is still closed and has an estimated 80 mines that need to be cleared. But ships have been passing through the smaller Northern route, which goes through Iranian waters, and the Southern route, which goes through Omani waters. The agreement calls for a permanent end to hostilities and starts a 60-day negotiating clock to reach a final deal on the future of Iran’s nuclear program, though Trump left the door open to resume attacks. It appears to offer Iran several benefits up front while extracting little in return. It states that Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, which is believed to be buried under rubble, must at minimum be diluted under international supervision. It also states that Iran shall not procure or develop nuclear weapons — a commitment it has made previously. But beyond stating that the U.S. and Iran will negotiate over Iran’s nuclear program, other commitments still need to be worked out. Much of the agreement would restore the status quo before the war, including ending hostilities, restarting talks between the U.S. and Iran over Tehran’s nuclear program, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial passage for the world’s oil and natural gas whose closure created a historic energy crisis.
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance
US effectively lifts blockade of Iran's seaports — Vance