Mike Pence condemns reported US-Iran peace agreement

Former Vice President Mike Pence has sharply criticized a reported peace agreement between the United States and Iran, calling the terms "much bigger than a mistake" and a "deeply ill-advised act of appeasement." Pence made the comments in an interview on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, expressing deep reservations about a leaked memorandum of understanding that would end a war that began on February 28 of last year.

The reported 14-point agreement, details of which were circulated by several media outlets this week, outlines a path to end hostilities. According to the leaked text, the United States would agree to immediately lift its sanctions against Iran and work with partners to ensure financing of at least $300 billion for Iran's rehabilitation and economic development. In exchange, Iran would reaffirm it will never produce nuclear weapons and maintain the status quo on its nuclear program during further talks. The deal also reportedly commits to reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Pence, who served as vice president during Donald Trump's first term, argued the reported concessions come at the wrong moment. He praised Trump's earlier decision to strike Iranian...