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Vice President Vance Defends US-Iran Deal at White House Podium as Trump Warns He Will Be Held Responsible
JD Vance called the agreement a win-win for the United States on June 18. President Trump said he would hold Vance responsible if the deal fails.
Jun 18, 6:44 PM·1m read1 source
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US Vice President JD Vance appeared at the White House podium on Thursday, June 18, 2026, to defend the US-Iran deal. Vance stated that the agreement was a “win-win” for the US. He had previously expressed reservations over the war before taking on the role of public defender.
The US-Iran deal has drawn criticism from some Republican quarters, including influential military hawks and prominent commentators. Semafor reported that analysts say the move will likely hurt Vance’s political future given the mounting conservative opposition.
A Bloomberg columnist argued that it is “too late” for JD Vance to distance himself from the US-Iran deal, noting that Vance has largely wagered his career on the defense of Trump and his policies.
The article was published by Semafor on June 18, 2026, at 6:44pm EDT.
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