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JD Vance Announces Cease-Fire Memorandum With Iran

By Drooid · Sep 16, 2026, 8:00 AM UTC · How we work

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War Cost $33.4 Billion

Vice President JD Vance announced on Air Force Two a cease-fire memorandum with Pakistan had been signed.
New York Post noted Vance said the war has cost taxpayers $33.4 billion since February.
Vance noted Strait of Hormuz traffic has risen to 50 % of levels despite hostilities.
U.S. service members total 18 killed since the conflict began, according to Vance.
President Donald Trump predicted oil prices will tumble after the November election.

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Vance Cease-Fire Warning

U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced on Air Force Two that a cease-fire memorandum with Iran had been signed.
The cease-fire draft highlighted Vance’s personal role while he warned the conflict will change soon after the midterm elections.
He said Navy SEALs cleared many mines, but only 11 vessels crossed versus 130 pre-war.
The second phase will halt rebuilding Iran’s nuclear capability, preserving stability after the first phase.

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War Cost $33.4 Billion

Vice President JD Vance announced on Air Force Two a cease-fire memorandum with Pakistan had been signed.
New York Post noted Vance said the war has cost taxpayers $33.4 billion since February.
Vance noted Strait of Hormuz traffic has risen to 50 % of levels despite hostilities.
U.S. service members total 18 killed since the conflict began, according to Vance.
President Donald Trump predicted oil prices will tumble after the November election.

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