US-Iran 60-Day Ceasefire Starts as Vance Says Tehran Gets 0 Benefits Without Compliance
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jun 18
US-Iran 60-Day Ceasefire Starts as Vance Says Tehran Gets 0 Benefits Without Compliance
3 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jun 18
Summary
A 60-day ceasefire under the US-Iran memorandum took effect Thursday, with JD Vance saying Iran receives no relief or resources unless it fully changes its behavior.
Billions of dollars in destroyed nuclear infrastructure and an ongoing US "economic chokehold" are meant to keep pressure on Tehran until it accepts inspections, enforcement and destruction of its enriched stockpile.
Technical negotiations are still expected to begin this weekend, and Vance said the administration believes it can temporarily lift some sanctions without prior congressional approval, though lawmakers will be briefed.
Vance also rebuked Israeli critics of the deal, saying Trump remains Israel's key ally while insisting Israel must respect the peace process even as it retains the right to defend itself against Lebanon.