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No final Iran deal will emerge from current agreement, Dubowitz says

Jun 16, 2026, 04:15 GMT+1

Mark Dubowitz, chief executive of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said he does not expect the current US-Iran agreement to lead to a final deal, adding that the arrangement is primarily aimed at restoring oil supplies to global markets while broader disputes remain unresolved.

"There will be no final Iran deal. This phase one is about getting oil back to market at the lowest possible price paid to the regime. We’ll find out what that price is over the next 30–60 days," Dubowitz posted on X.

"There is no phase two deal. Soon enough, President Trump will be back to relying on American power, not the regime’s false promises. At that time, the strategy needs a missing pillar: maximum support for the Iranian people. Economic and military pressure can weaken the regime. The Iranian people can cripple it. Together, they offer the only path to a durable solution," he added.

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Josh Block publishes purported text of US-Iran memorandum

Jun 16, 2026, 03:20 GMT+1

Josh Block, chief executive of The Israel Project, published what he said was the text of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding on Monday on X, which includes a proposed $300 billion reconstruction and economic development plan for Iran, sanctions relief measures, and a commitment by Tehran not to pursue nuclear weapons.

“The United States undertakes, together with its regional partners, to create a comprehensive plan agreed upon by both parties for the rehabilitation and economic development of the Islamic Republic of Iran, while ensuring financing of at least $300 billion,” the document said.

No tankers transit Strait of Hormuz Monday evening - NBC News

Jun 16, 2026, 02:46 GMT+1

No oil tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening despite the US-Iran agreement announced a day earlier, according to an NBC News report citing vessel-tracking data.

The report said only four tankers successfully transited the strategic waterway since the agreement was announced, while most others remained anchored outside the strait awaiting further developments.

Iran agreeing to eliminate enriched stockpile under US deal framework

Jun 16, 2026, 02:35 GMT+1

Vice President JD Vance told Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Monday that the US-Iran agreement is designed to ensure Tehran never obtains a nuclear weapon, saying Iran is currently agreeing to eliminate its enriched uranium stockpile as part of the framework.

"They're agreeing right now to eliminate the enriched stockpile. And if they don't get to a point where they agree to stop enriching, then they don't get the other benefits of the bargain," Vance said.

Vance rejects claim US approved $300bn Qatari funds for Iran

Jun 16, 2026, 02:24 GMT+1

Vice President JD Vance rejected news that Qatar would provide Iran with $300 billion under the US-Iran agreement, saying Washington has not approved any such arrangement and that Iran will not receive US funding as part of the deal.

Speaking on Fox News’ Hannity show, Vance said the agreement does not include direct financial transfers from the United States, adding that any future investment would depend on Iranian compliance and could involve third countries investing in Iran under certain conditions.

Republicans withhold backing for Trump’s Iran deal - report

Jun 16, 2026, 01:26 GMT+1

Republican lawmakers in Congress are withholding firm support for President Donald Trump’s Iran agreement, citing a lack of detail and transparency in the memorandum signed on Sunday, according to a Semafor.

While some GOP senators expressed cautious optimism about the ceasefire framework and a potential easing of tensions, others said they are waiting for the full text before taking a position, reflecting uncertainty within the party over the deal’s scope and implications, the report said.