Vice President JD Vance denied on Monday that Iran will receive "billions of dollars of assets" as part of the U.S.-Iran deal announced on Sunday, which is set to be signed later this week. Vance stated on "CBS Mornings" that claims of releasing billions are inaccurate, emphasizing that Iran's future prosperity depends on meeting the obligations of the agreement.
The U.S. has not yet disclosed the terms of the agreement. However, Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced that under the deal, the country would receive $24 billion in frozen funds during a 60-day negotiation period, with half of that amount required to be accessible before negotiations conclude. Vance noted that while discussions about unfreezing assets are ongoing, the $24 billion figure is not mentioned in any texts discussed with the Iranians.
He highlighted that the focus should be on unsanctioning Iran's economy, contingent on long-term commitments regarding its nuclear program. Vance also mentioned that the Trump administration plans to release the full text of the agreement this week to inform the American public. He asserted that the deal aims to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons while allowing for economic reintegration if Iran complies with its obligations.
Regarding enforcement of the nuclear agreement, Vance did not dismiss the potential use of U.S. military forces to ensure compliance but suggested that military intervention may not be necessary. He stated that discussions with Iran about destroying enriched stockpiles are ongoing, with technical talks scheduled to begin on Friday.