U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that Pakistan and Qatar requested the White House delay the publication of the U.S.-Iran agreement, according to a report circulated by Israeli media channels. The request suggests ongoing diplomatic sensitivities in the Arab and Muslim world over the undisclosed full text of the emerging diplomatic framework.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance revealed that both Pakistan and Qatar requested the White House delay the publication of the full text of the U.S.-Iran agreement, as reported by an Israeli source at 16:40 Jerusalem time. The request adds a new layer to the ongoing controversy over the undisclosed memorandum of understanding (MOU), which Vance previously said was withheld at Qatar's request alone.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today (16:25), Vance told CBS News that Pakistan had asked for the MOU not to be published for some time, without specifying a timeline. The latest report expands the circle of countries seeking confidentiality to include both Pakistan and Qatar, underscoring the diplomatic sensitivities in the Arab and Muslim world regarding the framework. The full text of the agreement remains unpublished, and its contents — reportedly a 14-article draft — have been subject to conflicting accounts and leaks. The timing of any formal publication or signing remains unclear.
6 developments
- DevelopingUS VP Vance says Iran MOU to be published by Friday, calls deal 'good for the American people'
- DevelopingIran negotiation team spokesman says MOU text withheld because US doesn't understand Iran's terms
- StrongVance accuses extremist Iranian media of distorting deal, Israeli outlets of amplifying it
- StrongVP Vance promotes US-Iran agreement on Fox News, says deal benefits Israel
Source and signal
- Internal intake