VP Vance takes more center stage on the Iran deal and relays details about it.
There were reports that Secretary of State Rubio wasn’t entirely supportive of the deal, but Vance was. The President sided with Vance and is now allowing him to speak.
Pessimists say this is the president’s way of deflecting blame if the deal goes wrong.
VP Vance is currently on the wire saying:
- The 60-day period begins today
- Regarding Iranian missiles, we expect, as part of the final agreement, that Iran will not possess missiles that threaten the entire world
- Regarding nuclear power, he says they will have to come up with a lot of money to rebuild the program
- Regarding Lebanon, both sides are expected to respect the agreement
- We will have to manage the escalation with Lebanon through diplomacy. Ultimately we want to see the Lebanese government police in southern Lebanon.
- Final negotiations will determine the terms of the Strait of Hormuz after 60 days. We plan to prove our conversation very soon regarding Iran.
- Regarding the sanctions, he says that we do not see this as a major concession in the agreement.
- He says we will be able to see how Iran sends and receives money. We are confident that we can temporarily lift sanctions without the presence of Congress.
- Israelis must respect the peace process.
- Israel has the right to defend itself, but attacks on civilians in Beirut are unacceptable
