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Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 16
Trump May Release Iran MOU by Friday as Vance Ties Relief to Tehran's Behavior
Updated
Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 16

Trump May Release Iran MOU by Friday as Vance Ties Relief to Tehran's Behavior

3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Jun 16

Summary

  • Wednesday is the earliest the Trump administration could publish the Iran memorandum of understanding, with Vice President JD Vance saying the text will be released by Friday at the latest.
  • Vance played down the exact timing, saying the administration has not emphasized the document's release because the text is due within days either way.
  • Financial relief—including sanctions relief and access to frozen assets—would depend on Iran's behavior under the arrangement, Vance said.
  • Enrichment remains "on the table" alongside verification and inspections, signaling those issues are central to whatever terms the MOU sets out.

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