JD Vance has stated that the 60-day period to reach a final agreement with Iran officially began today. During a press briefing at the White House on Thursday, Vance said, "I would say the 60-day period officially started today. It was signed late, and it may have even been signed technically, you know, because of the time shift, I think it's signed technically today, Iran time."
If accurate, this sets the deadline for a final agreement between Iran and the United States as August 17. The interim pact, signed by President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders, postponed the most contentious issues to the next negotiation phase, with no guarantee of resolution, according to Reuters. Many analysts remain skeptical that both sides can reach a final settlement within the 60-day window outlined in the memorandum of understanding.
Vance also confirmed that Congress will soon receive a briefing on the agreement. "We do plan to brief Congress very soon," he told reporters in the White House briefing room. During the same press briefing, Vance expressed that he is "not at all" concerned about being blamed for any potential fallout from the agreement with Iran.
