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Iran

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Vance Explains Trump Position on Iran Ballistic Missiles in Deal Talks

Jun 18, 2026

C-SPAN clip shows Vice President JD Vance responding to questions about President Trump's comments on Iran's ballistic missile program during negotiations for a potential agreement. Vance states that substantial missiles and launchers were destroyed in recent strikes, affirms countries' right to self-defense, and outlines expectations that Iran will not build world-threatening missiles or rebuild its nuclear program. The second paragraph notes the sourcing as a direct administration statement with references to campaign-period actions and long-term nonproliferation goals.

▶ Source: C-SPAN

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Trump elaborates on Iran ballistic missiles comment amid MOU talks

Jun 17, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip shows a reporter asking President Trump to clarify his earlier comment on Iran ballistic missiles during a press conference. Trump responds that ballistic missiles differ from nuclear weapons and that proportional possession by Iran would be fair if Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and others have them. He is then asked about an MOU committing Iran not to pursue nuclear weapons or resolve enrichment issues; Trump calls it positive but far less important than preventing nuclear arms due to verification challenges.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Trump Responds to Reporter on Iran Missile Capacity After Epic Fury

Jun 17, 2026

The Forbes Breaking News video shows President Trump fielding questions from a reporter about Operation Epic Fury, the US-led campaign against Iran that began February 28, 2026. Trump defends the results of strikes on Iranian ballistic missiles and production capacity while addressing a follow-up on Iran's civilian nuclear program. The segment consists of Trump's unscripted responses during what appears to be an Air Force One or press interaction, with no additional narration, graphics, or expert guests. It directly quotes Trump's estimates of missile destruction and rationale for sparing certain infrastructure.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Vance on Iran deal: Ball in Tehran's court after US strikes

Jun 15, 2026

The segment features Vice President JD Vance in a Fox News interview with Sean Hannity discussing US policy toward Iran following Operation Epic Fury military strikes in February 2026. Vance outlines conditions for a potential deal, including Iran halting terrorism funding and nuclear development in exchange for economic benefits, and states the US benefits regardless of Iran's choices.

▶ Source: Fox News