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Vance says US has two options if Iran breaks MOU
News18··1 Jul
US Vice President JD Vance said on July 1 the Trump administration retains two options if Iran fails to honour the memorandum of understanding ending recent conflict: pursue a long-term deal requiring verifiable behaviour change or build on military campaign gains with further pressure. He spoke on The Michael Knowles Show after oil traffic reached pre-war levels.
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What It Means For You
- US-Iran diplomacy affects global oil supply and Indian energy costs.
- Military and diplomatic options remain open if talks fail.
- A sixty-day window sets the timeline for a final deal.
What's Happening
- Vance outlined two US options on July 1.
- Oil traffic has returned to pre-war levels, he said.
- Washington demands verifiable denuclearisation commitments.
MoU Framework
- The memorandum was signed in mid-June 2026.
- It halted military operations and opened Hormuz talks.
- Doha hosted indirect technical follow-up talks the same day.
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