Text Of Memorandum Not Released Due To ‘Sensitivities’

07:41 17.6.2026

US Vice President JD Vance said on June 16 that the US government has not yet released the text of its memorandum of understanding with Iran because of ongoing diplomatic sensitivities involving both Tehran and regional mediators.

Speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show, Vance said there were “some sensitive diplomatic issues going on” and that Iran, along with mediators including Pakistan and Qatar, had asked Washington to proceed carefully with the process.

“There are sensitivities in the Arab and Muslim world that we try to be responsive and considerate of,” Vance said, explaining the delay in publishing the document.

Vance also emphasized that the memorandum is only a preliminary framework rather than a detailed agreement. “The MoU is about a page and a half, so it is a very general document,” he said, adding that key issues would be addressed during a technical negotiation phase.

The vice president suggested the United States is negotiating from a position of strength and could move on if future talks fail.

“If they stick to this agreement, I think it would be much better for the United States and it would be much better for Iran,” Vance said.

“But if they don’t abide by the agreement, the straits will remain open, we will still have done very significant damage to their nuclear program, and ultimately, we can get on with our lives as a country,” he added.

US President Donald Trump said earlier on June 16 that negotiations have entered a second phase, which he described as easier than the first. The 60-day stage is expected to focus on technical issues related to Iran’s nuclear program and enriched uranium stockpiles.

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