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Vance says US-Iran MOU withheld due to sensitivities in Arab world

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 02:04
Vance says US-Iran MOU withheld due to sensitivities in Arab world

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Vice President JD Vance said the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding has not been published because Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar requested that it remain confidential, citing sensitivities in the Arab world, Israeli media report.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Vice President JD Vance explained the delay in publishing the full text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) — expected to be signed in Geneva on Friday — by noting that Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar requested confidentiality, citing 'sensitivities in the Arab world.' His remarks, reported by Israeli media, come as the administration pushes the 'Islamabad Agreement' and amid growing demands by American commentators and lawmakers for the classified draft to be made public. The status of the deal and its reception in Jerusalem remain open questions; as The Zioneer reported on Monday, Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel still does not know the final terms.

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