According to Vance, one of the key differences lies in the reaction of America’s Middle Eastern partners, particularly Gulf Arab nations that have long viewed Iran’s regional ambitions with suspicion. “The Gulf Arabs hated the Obama deal,” Vance said, suggesting that regional governments now see the current framework as more aligned with their security interests. His comments come as Washington and Tehran move towards implementing a broader agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and creating a pathway for negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.
