Vice President JD Vance appeared on Sean Hannity’s Fox News program on June 15, 2026, to defend the U.S.-Iran peace agreement, emphasizing that Tehran will receive no financial benefits unless it honors the deal’s terms.
Vance told Hannity that “Iranians don’t get a dime unless they behave and change their behavior,” according to the New York Post. The vice president explained why the proposed agreement benefits the American people while stressing that Iran faces strict conditions for any economic relief.
The U.S. and Iran digitally signed a memorandum of understanding on June 14, with a formal signing ceremony planned for Friday in Geneva, according to reporting from KATU and The National News Desk. Vance said he, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner would attend the in-person ceremony. The vice president also promised to release the full text of the agreement this week, though he acknowledged that “a lot of important details” of the deal remain to be negotiated.
The agreement extends the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran by 60 days and calls for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters and NPR. The deal includes a framework for future negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, with those detailed discussions to occur during the 60-day window. Reuters reported that the memorandum of understanding calls for lifting the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports as part of the arrangement.
On Hannity, Vance also addressed reports that Iran could access up to $300 billion in reconstruction funds. He stated that such economic benefits would only materialize if Iran met its obligations under the agreement. The Hill reported that Vance said Iran “could have access to” the reconstruction fund, but only if the country complied with the deal’s terms.
The agreement marks a significant development after months of negotiations that saw earlier setbacks. In April, Vance had announced that 21 hours of talks in Pakistan ended without a deal after Iran refused to accept American terms. The current accord represents progress toward ending the war that began in February 2026, though key nuclear issues remain unresolved pending the 60-day negotiation period.
Sources
- Fox News — Video of Vance on Hannity explaining the deal and stating Iran won’t receive money without compliance
- New York Post — Reporting on Vance’s Hannity appearance and his statement about Iranian financial obligations
- KATU — Details on the formal signing ceremony planned for Friday in Geneva and attendees
- The National News Desk — Confirmation of Geneva signing ceremony with Vance, Witkoff, and Kushner attending
- Reuters — Details on the Strait of Hormuz reopening and naval blockade lifting in the memorandum
- NPR — Reporting on the ceasefire extension and Strait of Hormuz reopening
- The Hill — Coverage of Vance’s statement on the $300 billion reconstruction fund access
