Washington, DC – US Vice President J.D. Vance denied what he called “misinformation” circulating about a potential agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
He also denied claims that the Iranian nuclear program would be ended.
Controversy over frozen Iranian assets
Vance stressed that Iran will not receive any money as part of any potential understandings.
He also stressed that signing an agreement or participating in a meeting does not mean
disbursing money or providing financial incentives to Tehran.
He explained that many of the reports circulating regarding the terms
of the potential agreement are not based on accurate information.
Therefore, he called for not to be led by rumors and unconfirmed leaks.
Vance statements come in light of growing speculation about the possibility of releasing part of the frozen Iranian assets.
This is linked to broader arrangements related to the nuclear file and the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Awaiting the outcome of the negotiations
Media reports had suggested proposals involving financial arrangements linked to any future agreement.
However, the US Vice President’s statements deny any direct financial commitments to Iran in exchange for reaching an agreement.
The international community is watching closely the ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran.
This comes amidst conflicting reports about the imminent conclusion of an agreement or the setting of a signing date.
Recent US statements confirm the continued disagreements on several key issues,
most notably the Iranian nuclear program and the mechanism for handling frozen Iranian assets.
The future of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is also a prominent point of contention.
