Iran sanctions: 60 pages long
The stack of US sanctions on Iran is approximately 60 pages long, described by Vance as deliberately destructive to the Iranian economy.
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Vice President JD Vance: No One Saw This Coming, The Ceasefire Is Real!
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Jun 18, 2026
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What Happens To Iran's Nuclear Material?
At 55:49 · chapter starts 55:42
Vance confirms a real term sheet exists: Hormuz opens, nuclear material surrendered to IAEA, long-term inspections, and 60 pages of sanctions lifted in exchange. [1] — JD Vance "Iran agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz, hand over its enriched nuclear material, and accept long-term inspections — in exchange for lifti…" 53:08
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