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JD Vance’s June surge—including his Iran deal mediation, a new memoir release, and a high-volume media push—has him positioned as Trump’s likely heir for the 2028 ticket, aided by strong GOP polling and a robust fundraising network; Marco Rubio remains reluctant to run, while intra-Trump tensions with commentators like Tucker Carlson could affect the dynamics.
A US official told The Post that none of the $6 billion in frozen Iranian assets will be released until Tehran meets benchmarks outlined in the US‑Iran memorandum of understanding, with incremental payouts to vendors tied to progress in key negotiation areas. Talks in Doha will be indirect and mediated by Qatar, as Iran and the US push to resume negotiations; Tehran had sought a lump-sum release, but Washington says funds will be released only upon meeting milestones and humanitarian-relief criteria.
Democrats and Republicans pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff in the first all-member briefings on President Trump’s Iran deal, seeking clarity on potential oil-sanctions relief and Iran’s prospective revenue. Officials said the memorandum of understanding is meant to kick off negotiations toward a final agreement to curb Iran’s highly enriched uranium and reduce leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, while noting talks would involve allied partners and address concerns about a reconstruction fund and financial benefits to Tehran.
A state-linked IRGC media outlet argues Iran must develop a nuclear bomb to deter adversaries and secure peace, conflicting with Iran’s pledge not to weaponize under the Iran deal with the U.S. and amid ongoing IAEA verification talks.
Gulf Arab states view the emerging US-Iran agreement as a turning point that could signal a U.S. security retreat, potentially emboldening Tehran and leaving key concerns like missiles and proxies unresolved. The pact would give Iran a formal role in overseeing Hormuz traffic, prompting fears about Gulf security. While U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait to reassure partners, many Gulf leaders remain skeptical of Washington’s commitments and are weighing diversifying defense ties, even with Turkey, and considering regional deterrence options. The plan also includes a $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund that Gulf states have yet to commit to financing, highlighting the broader question of how secure the Gulf will be under a waning U.S. footprint.
U.S. stock futures slumped Tuesday as a tech-led sell-off widened, with Nasdaq-100 futures down about 2.2%, S&P 500 futures down 1.3% and Dow futures down 0.7% as memory-chip manufacturers SK Hynix and Samsung tumbled, weighing on AI-related bets even as US-Iran talks show progress. SpaceX slid for a third day. Investors eye earnings from FedEx and Cerebras, plus Micron’s results later this week and May’s PCE inflation data.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will brief House Republicans in a classified session on White House goals for military funding and a party-line reconciliation package as Republicans push Recon 3.0; the report also notes the House Appropriations Committee moving on the 2027 defense bill, bipartisan progress on a kids-online-safety package (KOSA), and other Capitol agenda items including a Dershowitz appearance and a pivotal Iowa Senate poll tied to national political dynamics.
Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran to wind down the war, triggering a fierce backlash from hawkish Republicans like Cruz, Cassidy and Wicker while Democrats such as Warren and Markey push Congress to review or block it under a 2015 law. Supporters of the approach include Rand Paul and some dovish Democrats like Ro Khanna, and White House aides have pushed back against critics. The piece frames the dispute as a bipartisan clash over ending the conflict, noting polling that suggests many Republicans favor ending the war even as party lines persist on strategy.
Vice President JD Vance led Swiss talks with Iran on the technical details of a memorandum of understanding behind a fragile interim deal, joined by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan; the negotiations unfold as renewed Israel-Hezbollah clashes in Lebanon test the accord and Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz, a move the U.S. says it would respond to, while Trump amplifies warnings. The 60-day toll-free period through Hormuz and unresolved issues on Iran’s nuclear program remain central questions for implementing the agreement.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says that if the Iran nuclear deal collapses, Trump could seize the Strait of Hormuz by force, signaling willingness to use military action to control a critical global oil chokepoint.
Former President Donald Trump warned the United States could impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz if a final Iran nuclear deal is not reached within 60 days, signaling a hard-line tactic to pressure Tehran.
A Daily Kos community round-up collects pundits who condemn Trump’s Iran deal as a costly capitulation and argue he lacks a coherent strategy and credibility in foreign policy, while other pieces frame his ‘Obama envy,’ fading support among white working-class voters, and ongoing political dynamics—from Maine’s ranked-choice results to a metaphorical take on Congress as a board of directors. The roundup also touches on media scrutiny and the site’s finances.
President Trump and Vice President Vance announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, claiming the agreement ensures Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon, reopens the Strait of Hormuz for free navigation, and centers American interests with a frame of peace through strength. The release spotlights broad endorsements from GOP lawmakers and international figures, presenting the move as a historic breakthrough achieved through a combination of pressure and diplomacy.
Gasoline prices slipped to a national average of about $3.99 per gallon, the first sub-$4 reading in weeks, as Brent and WTI oil retreat on news of an Iran deal and potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Diesel could fall below $5 later, but drivers still face elevated pump prices vs. prewar levels. AAA says relief is welcome for summer road trips, though uncertainty around supply remains, and forecasters say prices could dip toward $3/gal by year-end if crude stays weak and no new disruptions emerge (with risks from Tropical Storm Arthur).
At a Versailles dinner with French President Macron, Donald Trump announced that he had signed an agreement with Iran. The deal requires Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions, immediately allowing Iran to sell its oil freely, marking a major concession from Washington during the G7-related events in France.