JD Vance

Reconciliation with Netanyahu will not turn Vance into a Zionist, former consul warns

Yaki Dayan, the former Israeli consul in Los Angeles, discussed the smoothing over of tensions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice President JD Vance in an interview with 103F.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets US President Donald Trump and US Vice President JD Vance in the White House, July 28, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Evangelical Christian leaders in Washington DC

Netanyahu's diplomatic victories during his Washington visit come with expiration dates - analysis

Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman attends a meeting with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on February 24, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.

Saudi defense minister meets with Vance in Washington following joint attack on Iraq - report

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi speaks to the press as he takes part in a roundtable discussion regarding the situation in Iran at the Dutch parliament in The Hague on July 6, 2026; illustrative.

Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change


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.

JD Vance emerges as central figure in Iran nuclear talks amid regional recalibration - analysis

JD Vance has emerged as a key figure in Iran peace talks as a perceived “closer” for the Trump administration, with his isolationist stance shaping US strategy and regional views.

 Vice President JD Vance Holds Press Briefing At The White House WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 18: Vice President J.D. Vance speaks during a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on June 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Vance is expected to travel to Lucerne, Switzerland tomorrow fo