JD Vance

US to demand freeing of American detainees in Iran as part of Islamabad negotiations - report

The Washington Post reported that it's not clear the grade of importance that the delegation, led by US Vice President JD Vance, will place on this demand.

US VICE President JD Vance speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two to return to Washington, DC, after the White House announced he would be leading the US delegation in upcoming peace talks with Iran, from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, April 8, 202
A man rides his motorbike past a billboard installed alongside a road as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026.

Vance, Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Pakistan for talks with Iran

(L to R) Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi, ran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

IRGC commander, Iranian FM Araghchi clash over negotiating team before US-Iran talks - report

US VICE President JD Vance speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two to return to Washington, DC, after the White House announced he would be leading the US delegation in upcoming peace talks with Iran, from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, April 8, 202

Israel offered to check itself in Lebanon strikes to promote Iran ceasefire, VP Vance claims


Netanyahu: West Bank annexation bill a ‘provocation’ to sow discord between Israel, US

US Vice President JD Vance says Trump’s policy opposes West Bank annexation and expresses cautious optimism about the Gaza ceasefire holding.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem, October 20, 2025

Israel must secure Gaza’s demilitarization by diplomacy if possible, use force if needed - opinion

Israel cannot afford to return to the reality of October 6th, and must ensure Gaza never again poses a threat to its citizens.

A Hamas terrorist stands guard as Red Cross vehicles transport the bodies of hostages who were held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023, attack, after they were handed over as part of a ceasefire and a hostage-prisoner swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, October 15,  2025.

'We have a tough task ahead of us': JD Vance meets with Netanyahu, Herzog, hostage families

During his meeting with Netanyahu, Vance assured that "America doesn't want Israel as a protectorate," while he also called the Gaza situation "very tough."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice President JD Vance.

Netanyahu hints at opposition to any Turkish forces in Gaza

During a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance, Netanyahu discussed plans for post-ceasefire security in the Gaza Strip.

US Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem October 22, 2025

PM Benjamin Netanyahu stresses Israel not a US protectorate, JD Vance responds: 'We don't want one'

"We want Israel as an ally," Vance said, "and for the US to have less interest in the Middle East."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Vice President JD Vance in Jerusalem. October 22, 2025.

US Vice President JD Vance comes to Israel to ramp up Gaza's stabilization efforts - analysis

Washington has established a Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel to oversee aid, security, and stabilization efforts in Gaza as part of the US-brokered peace deal.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press conference following a military briefing at the Civilian Military Coordination Center in southern Israel October 21, 2025.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Israel on Thursday for two-day trip

Rubio's arrival will follow that of US Vice President JD Vance, who touched down in Israel on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steven Witkoff are also in Israel.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance attend a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 7, 2025.

Israelis should welcome US engagement, but be wary of possible challenges - editorial

In Israel, JD Vance pressed for faith in Washington’s Gaza plan, arguing that Israel must trust US leadership if peace is to endure.

Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin greets US Vice President JD Vance after the vice president lands in Israel. October 21, 2025.

Vance to meet with IDF Chief of Staff Zamir, Defense Minister Katz during Israel visit

It is extremely rare for a foreign leader - even the US President (or a Vice President as close to him as Vance) - to hold a working meeting with the Israeli Chief of Staff.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press conference following a military briefing at the Civilian Military Coordination Center in southern Israel October 21, 2025.

In bid to secure fragile Gaza peace, Donald Trump sends VP Vance to Israel - analysis

Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Israel underscores the US's urgency to preserve the Gaza ceasefire and prevent renewed conflict with Hamas.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media in Kiryat Gat, Israel, October 21, 2025.