Washington DC [US], June 17 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance outlined the three central pillars of the peace agreement between Washington and Tehran: preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open, and offering economic incentives if Iran transforms itself.
Three Pillars of the Agreement
In an interview with Fox News, Vance stated, "The agreement is actually very simple. One, Iran can't have a nuclear weapon. Two, the Straits of Hormuz are open. And number three, there are all of these benefits contemplated that the Iranians can get if they behave."
He emphasized that any economic benefits for Tehran would hinge on Iran ending support for terrorism and abandoning efforts to rebuild its nuclear program.
"If they stop developing terrorism, if they stop funding terrorism, if they stop supporting the rebuilding of the nuclear arms program, they actually can get some real benefits. If they don't do any of that stuff, they don't get anything," Vance said.
Conditional Relief and Transformation
Vance added, "Iranian propagandists out there [are] saying well we get all these things and they leave out the fact that they only get those things if they fundamentally transform themselves as a country."
He further told Fox News that the United States emerges as a winner regardless of Iran's chosen path.
"The United States wins either way, as the President said. Either they get nothing, we destroy their nuclear program and the Straits of Hormuz are open, or they fundamentally transform themselves and that's a big win too. It's really up to them," he added.
Trump's Perspective on the Deal
As the US and Iran inch closer to signing the peace agreement in Switzerland later this week, former President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the "Great Deal" aims to bring peace and security to the entire region.
"This Great Deal will bring Peace and Security to the whole Region. Many presidents have tried to make Peace with Iran, and all have failed before me. The Leaders of the Region have, for the first time, found a President who can help them achieve real Peace. With the opening of the Strait upon the signing of the Deal on Friday, for purposes of mine removal, oil will flow on both ends again for the Region, and the World!" Trump stated.
