JD Vance tells Israel ‘you can’t kill your way out’ of security problems (opens original article in a new tab)

JD Vance criticized Israel for advocating military solutions to security issues while defending the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, which includes sanctions waivers and a reconstruction fund but leaves key nuclear and regional issues unresolved.

• JD Vance criticized Israel for suggesting military solutions to security issues
• Vance defended the US-Iran memorandum of understanding against criticism from Democrats and Republicans
• The agreement includes sanctions waivers for Iran's fossil fuel industry and pledges a $300bn reconstruction fund
• The MoU leaves unresolved issues about Iran's nuclear programme and ballistic weapons
• Vance expressed confidence Iran might agree to nuclear inspections if sanctions are leveraged
• The agreement does not address Iran's support for regional proxies or future control of the Strait of Hormuz