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Vice President explains timing and publication delays for signed MOU
Summary
Reporters pressed why the signed MOU text was not published immediately; the vice president said the Iranians requested a translation and that the administration sought to accommodate them, while saying the text was now available.
Reporters questioned inconsistent public messaging about when the MOU text would be released. Rob (Reporter) said outlets had been told multiple timelines; the vice president replied that the parties had agreed the text would be released when both presidents signed and that Iran had requested a Farsi translation, which contributed to the timing.
He said the MOU had been signed and that the administration wanted to be transparent: "We would certainly like to get it out as soon as possible," he said. The vice president described diplomatic coordination and translation review as reasons for apparent changes in the public timetable.
Why it matters: Timing and transparency affect congressional oversight, public trust and media coverage. The administration said it would brief Congress and continue informal outreach to lawmakers while technical teams begin negotiations.
