Vance lays out three pillars shaping US-Iran peace deal: No nukes, open Hormuz, benefits only after ‘transformation’

United States Vice President JD Vance has outlined the framework of the proposed peace agreement between Washington and Tehran, saying it is based on three key conditions – preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and providing economic benefits only if Iran changes its course.

Speaking in an interview with Fox News, Vance said, “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.”

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He said any relief offered to Iran would depend on Tehran ending support for “terrorism” and stopping efforts linked to rebuilding its nuclear programme.

“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.

Vance warns against ‘propaganda’ over deal terms

The US Vice President also criticised claims suggesting Iran would receive benefits without conditions, saying the proposed incentives were tied to major changes in Tehran’s actions.

“Iranian propagandists out there [are] saying 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,” Vance said.

Vance further said the US would benefit regardless of Iran’s decision on the agreement. “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 calls agreement a ‘Great Deal’

The comments came as the US and Iran move closer towards signing the agreement in Switzerland later this week.

US President Donald Trump earlier said the deal was aimed at bringing “Peace and Security” across the 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 in a post on Truth Social.