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Vance, Kushner Push Unfreeze Iranian Assets for U.S. Grain

6/23/2026

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Vance Approves Roadmap

Vice President JD Vance said Jared Kushner suggested unfreezing Iranian assets to purchase U.S. soy, corn and wheat.
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf met with Vice President JD Vance in Switzerland and approved a 60-day deal roadmap.
The roadmap calls for keeping Strait of Hormuz open, Lebanon de-confliction cell, and oversight committee.
Qatar and Pakistan jointly praised the atmosphere and said talks will continue this week.

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Vance Announces Deal

Democratic officials blasted the memorandum as a “jaw-dropping, horrific surrender” that would let Iran sell oil freely.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced a U.S.–Iran memorandum to unfreeze assets and launch a $300 billion reconstruction fund.
Susan Rice called the concessions flimsy, warning Iran could rebuild before a nuclear pact.
Iran agreed to IAEA inspectors returning and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing price pressures.

History

Historical Context

Signed in 2015, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for limits on its nuclear program. The agreement sparked extensive scrutiny, with the United States, European Union and regional powers debating its economic and security impacts. Subsequent negotiations have repeatedly referenced the original framework as a benchmark for future releases.

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Vance Approves Roadmap

Vice President JD Vance said Jared Kushner suggested unfreezing Iranian assets to purchase U.S. soy, corn and wheat.
Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf met with Vice President JD Vance in Switzerland and approved a 60-day deal roadmap.
The roadmap calls for keeping Strait of Hormuz open, Lebanon de-confliction cell, and oversight committee.
Qatar and Pakistan jointly praised the atmosphere and said talks will continue this week.

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