JD Vance: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon after deal announcement

U.S. Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence that Iran will not acquire nuclear weapons, following the announcement of a peace agreement intended to end a recent conflict. "We must celebrate that we can state with certainty, with confidence, that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. We have a lot of work to do, but we had a great victory tonight," Vance said in an interview with Fox News.

The reported terms of the agreement include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had previously blocked in retaliation for U.S. actions. Additionally, the deal is said to involve the lifting of the maritime blockade that the United States imposed on vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports since April.

Vice President Vance indicated his intention to attend the official signing ceremony of the agreement. He also suggested that President Donald Trump might also be present. The United States and Iran announced the peace accord on Sunday, with the official signing scheduled for Friday, June 19, in Switzerland. Details of the agreement remain undisclosed.

The conflict, which began on February 28, was reportedly triggered by a U.S. and Israeli offensive that resulted in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989. Iran responded with attacks on Israel and regional countries hosting U.S. bases, and closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil transport.

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We must celebrate that we can state with certainty, with confidence, that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. We have a lot of work to do, but we had a great victory tonight.