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US vice president says 60-day negotiating period between Washington and Tehran has begun after deal to end war signed.

By Zaid Sabah and Daniel Khalili-Tari

Published On 19 Jun 2026

US Vice President JD Vance has defended the deal between Washington and Tehran amid criticism from officials in the United States and longtime ally Israel.

Vance says a 60-day negotiating period has begun after the US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by both countries’ presidents.