JD Vance

Hezbollah attempts to resupply operatives trapped underground, Iran continues executing protesters

Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss BoP deal • IDF reportedly diverts forces to West Bank to combat settler extremism • IDF strikes Hezbollah command center

Debris is strewn across the jetty in the Port of Mokha the day after an attack by the Houthis on the city of Mokha, held by Yemen's internationally recognised, Aden-based government on August 10, 2026.
The IDF strikes targets in Gaza's Khan Yunis, August 15, 2026.

Three soldiers wounded in Hezbollah attack, no injuries reported after IDF tank hits bomb in Gaza

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted drone aircraft performs aerial maneuvers over Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, US, June 25, 2015.

US lost 45 Reaper drones in Iran war, raising supply concerns for future hostilities - report

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on August 14, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Tehran says Hormuz 'cannot be seized' after Trump says he will declare strait US territory


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

Ceasefire talks paused after Iran shutters strait, Vance delays trip to Switzerland - report

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced that the talks will begin on Sunday and will be attended by delegations from the US and Iran, as well as mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

US Vice President JD Vance attends a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal, more quietly than in 2015

“Trust President Trump,” the Republican Jewish Coalition told its followers Thursday, becoming the most notable Jewish group to support Trump’s memorandum of understanding.

JEWS PROTEST against the nuclear deal reached with Iran before US Vice President Joe Biden meets with Jewish community leaders at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center on September 3, 2015, in Davie, Florida.

Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment

Here is a bet you can hold me to. The respect from the US lasts. The protection that used to come with it does not, and it gets tested before the year is out, probably in Lebanon.

US VICE President JD Vance and President Donald Trump listen to Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House, April 23, 2026, during an earlier round of talks. Trump leads now; Vance and Rubio are next. Israel was in the room as an ambassador, not a principal.

Friday talks between US, Iran will not take place, Swiss Foreign Ministry confirms

On Thursday, the White House said in a statement that US Vice President JD Vance will not travel to Switzerland for talks with Iranian negotiators over the weekend, citing logistical issues.

US Vice President JD Vance holds a joint press conference with Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (not pictured), in Yerevan, Armenia, February 9, 2026.

Trump: I'll likely support Netanyahu in next Israeli election, but need to see who is running

This comes after Trump's other recent criticisms of Netanyahu. On Wednesday, Trump claimed the pair have a "little dispute" over Lebanon, but said he liked the prime minister.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embrace as they walk into Trump's Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida.

Vance: Israel should not attack its only powerful ally left, must abide by peace in Lebanon

Vance emphasized that if Iran doesn't change its behavior, it won't "get the benefit of the bargain," of the newly signed MoU.

US Vice President JD Vance holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., June 18, 2026.

'Can't kill your way out of every problem': JD Vance spars with Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over Iran deal

'What is your exact proposal?' Vance asked in an interview with the New York Times • 'Can’t just kill your way out of solving every single national security problem that you have,' US VP says

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 18, 2026