Vice President Vance Discusses Iran Agreement on Fox News
During a recent appearance on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity,” Vice President J.D. Vance addressed the deal with Iran, stating that it includes the destruction of highly enriched materials. He emphasized that “unless we agree to stop enriching, we don’t get any other benefits.” Vance noted that if Iran makes a credible commitment, which requires a robust inspection process, they can reap rewards from the agreement.
“So, Sean,” he explained, “we’re aiming to eliminate what’s known as nuclear dust, which is the highly enriched material. We’re working with the Iranians on this. The president has made it clear that destroying their stockpile is crucial. It’ll set them back a bit, even though we’ve already significantly disrupted their plans. It is essential for the United States.”
Host Sean Hannity then questioned, “So, they agree to never enrich again?”
Vance clarified, “They are actively working on decommissioning their enrichment stockpiles. However, without a firm commitment to halt enrichment altogether, they won’t receive any benefits from the deal. That’s simply how it operates. The specifics will be ironed out in the coming months, but fundamentally, if you adhere to U.S. demands, the rewards are substantial. If not, there’s nothing to gain.”
Later, Hannity asked, “Are U.S. inspectors going to have access anywhere and anytime? Is that part of the deal?”
“Absolutely, Sean,” Vance replied. “That’s an essential point of negotiation. Reflecting on the initial Obama JCPOA, there were several issues. Firstly, the Gulf Arab states opposed the Obama agreement because they felt it empowered malign actors, perceiving it as a way to enrich the Iranians during his presidency. The deal had various components but ultimately lacked substance, as it could significantly alter the dynamics of the Middle East. A verifiable commitment from Iran is crucial for them to benefit.”
Vance concluded by stating that Iran’s rewards would be based on their actions, not merely promises.
