[US-Israel, Iran War Day #110] Vance Defends Iran-US Deal, Rejects Claims of Direct $300 Billion US Payment

In Brief…

• US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding with Iran did not include immediate sanctions relief, but that the issue would be discussed later.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that he briefed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that the US-Iran deal created an opportunity to ensure Tehran never obtains a nuclear weapon.
• The US Senate on Tuesday narrowly rejected a resolution that would have limited President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran without congressional approval.
• Tehran can sell oil and fuel immediately after the Iran-US deal is signed this week, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a senior US official, if it abides by all agreed points.
• US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the Iran deal was moving to a second stage, calling the agreement fair and denying reports that Washington would invest money in Iran.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.

[UPDATE] Graham says he backs US-Iran MoU after lengthy discussion with Witkoff