JD Vance

Trump criticizes European NATO countries, praises Turkey's Erdogan in meeting with NATO Sec.-Gen.

When asked if he would provide fighter jets and jet engines to Turkey, Trump stated that he would "probably do something" that would make Turkey ”very happy."

US President Donald Trump participates in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.
A memorial service is held at Sayyidet al-Najaat Church for five Christians, including a priest, who were killed in attacks in Rumiyeh, north of Beirut, Lebanon, on March 15, 2026.

Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks standing between US Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar in Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.

Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks next to U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani during a quadrilateral meeting between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar, June 21, 2026.

From Trump’s strength to Vance’s retreat: Regime change is the only path to peace - opinion


Jewish groups should condemn JD Vance’s remarks on Israel - opinion

What Vance said should still be slammed by every Jewish organization, or he will believe he can get away with his antisemitism.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 28, 2026.

Trump, Iran, and the dilemma facing today’s lovers of Zion - opinion

As Trump pursues an Iran deal, concerns are growing among Israel’s supporters, but the reality could be more complicated.

 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

Escalation must cost: Current Switzerland talks leave Iran stronger, Israel exposed - editorial

The talks in Switzerland may have calmed markets and lowered the volume for a day. They have not answered the question that matters: Is Iran being forced to retreat or merely being paid to pause?

FOREIGN MINISTER of Iran Abbas Araghchi, and Speaker of Iran Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf with the delegation of Iran at the Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland, Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Iran agreed to nuclear material inspection during Switzerland talks, Vance says

Vance also said that a mechanism to ensure the ceasefire in the Middle East would last had been established, and that efforts were coordinated with Israel and Arab countries.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 28, 2026.

Israel, Lebanon to meet in Washington to discuss normalization, Hezbollah disarmament

Israel's Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, will focus on the political and diplomatic aspects, while Brig.-Gen. Amichai Levin will lead separate meetings on military issues.

YECHIEL LEITER (far L), Israeli Ambassador to the US, and Nada Hamadeh (far R), Lebanese Ambassador to the US, attend a meeting hosted by the United States at the State Department in Washington, DC, on June 2, 2026.

Ben-Gvir says has respect for Trump, but warns against 'weak ceasefire' deal

"We respect President Trump, but first of all, the soldiers of Israel, our fighters, our citizens. The security of Israel's civilians comes first," he said.

Otzma Yehudit leader Itamar Ben-Gvir at a press conference, June 22 2026.

'Good foundation for successful final deal' was made during US-Iran talks, says Vance

Speaking on the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, Vance said that while “we want Israel's security to be protected, we also want Lebanon's sovereignty to be protected."

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a quadrilateral meeting between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21, 2026.

Pakistan emerges key player in Iran talks as Vance praises Islamabad - analysis

As Iran-US talks continue in Switzerland, Pakistan is positioning itself as a key intermediary, with US Vice President JD Vance signaling strong support for its involvement.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attends a quadrilateral meeting between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, June 21, 2026.

US-Iran talks reportedly include Israel-Hezbollah emergency session after weekend strikes in region

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US Vice President JD Vance speaks to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 20, 2026.

First day of US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland concludes amicably after rocky start

Both Iran and the US have agreed to establish a High-Level Committee for political oversight during future talks, said the joint statement. 

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks next to U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani during a quadrilateral meeting between the U.S., Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar, June 21, 2026.