U.S. Vice President JD Vance says the United States hopes to release the text of an agreement aimed at halting war in Iran this week. Speaking in an interview on CNBC, Vance said that while negotiations over the deal’s details continue, the administration expects the agreement text to be made public within the week. He also stated that the U.S. expects the Strait of Hormuz—an economically vital waterway—to be opened without tolls on a long-term basis. According to the reports, Vance’s remarks link the prospect of toll-free access through the Strait of Hormuz to the broader framework of the proposed agreement. The coverage indicates that further talks are ongoing regarding specific terms, even as the administration signals an expectation for publication of the agreement text. The statements come ahead of continued discussions over how the agreement will be implemented and what exact provisions will be included.
JD Vance says draft US-Iran agreement text may be released this week
U.S. Vice President JD Vance says the United States hopes to release the text of an agreement aimed at halting war in Iran this week. Speaking in an interview on CNBC, Vance said that while negotiatio...
- JD Vance says he hopes the text of a US-Iran agreement will be released this week.
- The agreement is intended to halt war in Iran.
- Vance says negotiations on the deal’s details continue.
- Vance says the Strait of Hormuz is expected to be opened on a long-term basis.
- Vance says the Strait of Hormuz is expected to be opened without tolls.
Vance also said the United States expects the economically vital Strait of Hormuz would be open without tolls on a long-term basis.
13 hours agoWASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that he hopes text of an agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz will be released this week, as further negotiations over the deal's details were set to continue.In an interview on CNBC, Vance also said the United States expects the economically vital waterway would be open without tolls on a long-term basis."Our expectation is that the Strait is going to be opened in a toll-free way for the long-term," he said.
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