JD Vance assures Iran will not receive 'a single cent' from U.S.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has defended a controversial agreement with Iran aimed at ending a war, asserting that the Islamic Republic will not receive "a single cent" from the United States.

During a press conference, Vance stated that media outlets have "misrepresented" the terms of the deal. He stressed that under no circumstances will Tehran receive U.S. funding. Vance also voiced support for Iran maintaining a missile program, arguing that countries have a right to defend themselves, drawing a parallel to Israel's security needs.

The vice president confirmed that a 60-day period for negotiating a final peace agreement, addressing Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions relief has begun. He indicated that the U.S. Navy has allowed more than a dozen ships to pass through to Iranian ports, lifting a blockade as part of the agreement to end the war. Vance noted that more oil is now flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, with over 12.5 million barrels passing through on Wednesday night.