U.S. Vice President JD Vance said that the Gulf coalition opposed the Obama administration's nuclear deal with Iran over concerns it empowered Iran as a 'bad actor,' but now supports President Trump's agreement as a chance to build a new Middle East, according to Israeli media.
Vice President J.D. Vance contrasted Gulf Arab reactions to two U.S. approaches toward Iran, arguing that the same coalition that 'hated' the 2015 Obama nuclear deal now embraces President Trump's agreement. Vance characterized the Obama-era deal as one that the Gulf states felt empowered Tehran to be 'a bad actor,' whereas they view Trump's framework as a genuine opportunity to build a new Middle East.
The remarks come as the Trump administration prepares to publish the full text of the agreement this week, as Vance stated in earlier comments. The Vance administration has been making the case that the current deal differs fundamentally from the 2015 JCPOA and enjoys broader regional support. An Iranian opposition figure assessed earlier Monday that the deal is a 'personal victory' for Trump over Obama but warned it empowers a more dangerous 'Islamic Republic 2.0.' An Israeli analyst also voiced concern that the agreement provides the Iranian regime economic breathing room without sufficient enforcement, as The Zioneer reported.
2 developments
- DevelopingUS VP Vance says Iran nuclear deal 'very close,' would be long-term
- ConfirmedUS VP Vance: Washington prioritizes nuclear deal with Iran over Israeli preferences
- DevelopingVP Vance rebuts 'false information' on US-Iran deal, says no upfront cash for Tehran
- StrongVance accuses extremist Iranian media of distorting deal, Israeli outlets of amplifying it
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