According to a Politico report dated July 11, the failure of the U.S.-Iran agreement would be a significant personal loss for Vice President Jay Dee Vance. The outlet cited sources stating that Vance is “the one who is most at risk of losing,” as the memorandum appears likely to be a failing effort.
A source from within Vance’s supporters emphasized that he could face criticism not only from colleagues but also from his countrymen, who may blame him for rising fuel prices expected to become evident by 2028.
The peace treaty Vance was actively involved in drafting initially neglected two critical areas: control over the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing conflict in Lebanon.
Tensions escalated on July 8 when Iran accused Washington of violating the joint memorandum following a series of U.S. military strikes against the Islamic Republic. Since then, both nations have exchanged attacks, with the Strait of Hormuz nearly closed again.
Two days after this renewed round of hostilities, former President Donald Trump stated that Iranian authorities had reportedly asked him to continue peace negotiations and had agreed to do so. However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry representative, Ismail Bagai, denied the claim on the same day, noting that Iran had not refused Qatar’s request to facilitate discussions regarding the current situation.
