JD Vance
US VP Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu despite Trump’s backing ahead of Israeli election
Vance said that he endorses American candidates and does not intend to get involved in Israeli elections, just a day after Trump offered Netanyahu his “Complete and Total Endorsement."
Trump says US may have gone 'too far' in killing Iranian leaders, complicating talks
Trump, Rubio reportedly furious over misconduct allegations against US amb. to Greece Guilfoyle
Trump administration launches investigation into US universities over J-1 visa allegations
Vance announces unprecedented CENTCOM-IRGC talks aimed at reducing military tensions
CENTCOM is entering direct talks with the IRGC in Qatar in a rare military-to-military channel that bypasses usual State Department or CIA mediation.
US reviewing F-35 fighter jets sale to Turkey as Trump pushes $700 million jet engine deal
Vice President JD Vance said that the US could sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets, but further review is necessary to ensure compliance with US law.
'Maybe on the Iran side': Trump reveals Turkey's Erdogan stayed out of Iran war at his request
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."
Lebanese Forces chief welcomes JD Vance’s support for Lebanon’s Christian community
In recent years the Christian community has been split between some who supported Hezbollah and some who oppose Hezbollah.
Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis
The joint Qatar-Pakistan mediation format is notable, it combines Doha’s established diplomatic brokerage with Islamabad’s strategic geography, military weight, and renewed relevance in Washington.
From Trump’s strength to Vance’s retreat: Regime change is the only path to peace - opinion
The deal with Ghalibaf does not represent a transformation away from the regime. His function is precisely to offer Washington a “rational” interlocutor through whom the system can rebrand itself
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.
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.
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?
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.