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Vance:

'We have options if Iran tries to restart its nuclear program'

Vice President Vance credits American airstrikes with significantly delaying Iran's capability to build a nuclear weapon, says Trump has “options" if the Islamic Republic tries to restart its nuclear program.

'We have options if Iran tries to restart its nuclear program'

Vance:

Iran’s denial of peace talks is a 'Persian negotiating tactic'

US Vice President calls out Iran's contradictory "negotiating tactics" regarding Qatar peace talks, reiterates the US demands full denuclearization of the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s denial of peace talks is a 'Persian negotiating tactic'

Report:

US administration backs Israel's continued presence in Lebanon

The Wall Street Journal reports the US is linking any Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah’s full disarmament and LAF deployment.

US administration backs Israel's continued presence in Lebanon

Vance warns Iran:

'Violence will be met with violence'

Vice President JD Vance warns Iran that "violence will be met with violence" following retaliatory US airstrikes triggered by an Iranian attack on a commercial ship.

'Violence will be met with violence'

JD Vance reveals new US-Iran communication channel after talks

Vice President JD Vance said US-Iran talks produced a new communication channel, but warned Tehran’s actions will determine the next steps.

JD Vance reveals new US-Iran communication channel after talks

Col. Richard Kemp

'Concessions to Iran not game-changing, but encourage jihadists'

Former British commander tells Arutz Sheva that 'absent regime change, we are likely to see the threat from Iran regenerating' in wake of MOU.

'Concessions to Iran not game-changing, but encourage jihadists'

J.D. Vance wants the Jews to keep quiet

Vance is not the first political leader to lose his temper because somebody, somewhere, criticized a policy of his. And when it is the Jews, public shaming is par for the course. But today, US Jews and Israelis are not the obedient vassals they were once. Opinion.

J.D. Vance wants the Jews to keep quiet

Vance:

We can't trust Iran's words, only its actions

Vice President JD Vance said the US will verify Iran's compliance rather than trust its promises, despite describing the first round of talks as productive.

We can't trust Iran's words, only its actions

Trump:

Iran will agree to have major weapons inspections

President Trump said Iran has agreed to resume nuclear inspections, though Tehran insisted no new commitments on its nuclear program have yet been made.

Iran will agree to have major weapons inspections

Vance at negotiations:

We can turn over a new leaf with Iran or go back to old ways

At talks in Switzerland, JD Vance says Trump seeks lasting peace with Iran while stressing regional stability and progress in Lebanon.

We can turn over a new leaf with Iran or go back to old ways

Vance arrives in Switzerland for negotiations with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance arrives at a Swiss ski resort to launch 60 days of direct nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to exchange asset relief for UN site audits.

Vance arrives in Switzerland for negotiations with Iran

Dear Mr. Vance:

This is exactly the situation you kill your way out of

When the situation is an armed, ideological movement whose founding charter, broadcasts, and decades of terror announce that its purpose is to cross your border and murder every Jew it can reach, then killing your way out is the only proposal that can work. Op-ed.

This is exactly the situation you kill your way out of

Witkoff heads to Switzerland for delayed Iran talks

US envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly headed to Switzerland for nuclear talks, which Iran delayed over Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Unclear if Vance will join.

Witkoff heads to Switzerland for delayed Iran talks

JD Vance sparks anger with attacks on Israel

Members of Congress and academics expressed outrage over JD Vance’s criticism of Israel in a statement he delivered at the White House

JD Vance sparks anger with attacks on Israel

Mark Levin:

The US-Iran MoU is a dangerous gamble

The proposed deal surrenders key leverage before Tehran dismantles its nuclear program, curbs terrorism or changes its behavior. Opinion.

The US-Iran MoU is a dangerous gamble

Vance cancels Switzerland trip for US-Iran negotiations

Vice President JD Vance cancels his flight to Switzerland, citing logistics surrounding planned diplomacy with Iran.

Vance cancels Switzerland trip for US-Iran negotiations

Vance's message to critics in Israel

US Vice President advises Israeli critics on how he thinks they should treat President Trump in the wake of the Iran deal.

Vance's message to critics in Israel

JD Vance attacks, Ben Gvir fires back

US Vice President defends MOU with Iran, criticizes opponents of the agreement in Israel, and calls on Israel “not to go wild" in southern Lebanon.

JD Vance attacks, Ben Gvir fires back

VP Vance:

'Israel would love to leave Lebanon - once Hezbollah is gone'

Vice President JD Vance offered new details about the administration's approach to a ceasefire framework with Iran and claimed it includes benefits across the Middle East.

'Israel would love to leave Lebanon - once Hezbollah is gone'

Vance stresses:

'Iran won't get unfrozen funds without behavior changes'

In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Vice President JD Vance downplays criticism of the US-Iran deal, explaining that regional investment is conditional on Iran changing its behavior.

'Iran won't get unfrozen funds without behavior changes'

'A win-win'

Vance details scope of new Iran accord

Vice President JD Vance praises the new deal with Iran, stating it immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz and prevents Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Vance details scope of new Iran accord

Vance:

US-Iran peace memorandum is just 'a page and a half' long

Vice President JD Vance describes the US-Iran MOU as a general "page and a half" document requiring Tehran to stop funding regional terror proxies to get benefits.

US-Iran peace memorandum is just 'a page and a half' long

Vance:

'Netanyahu has gotten some things wrong, but he’s a good partner'

US Vice President JD Vance acknowledges some strategic rifts with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating the US will prioritize its own interests.

'Netanyahu has gotten some things wrong, but he’s a good partner'

Vance says US 'very close' to long-term Iran nuclear deal

US Vice President tells CBS News the US is near a long-term Iran nuclear pact: That's the goal of the policy.

Vance says US 'very close' to long-term Iran nuclear deal

Vance:

'US will pursue long-term Iran deal, Israel may not like it'

US Vice President tells Fox News that US strategy toward Iran will focus on American interests, despite Israeli rifts.

'US will pursue long-term Iran deal, Israel may not like it'

'We're going back and forth'

Vance says progress made with Iran, but hurdles remain

VP JD Vance reports progress in Iran talks but says some issues remain, and a deal has not yet been reached.

Vance says progress made with Iran, but hurdles remain

Vance reports:

Progress on Iran deal but military plan is ready

Speaking at a press briefing, Vice President JD Vance cites progress in Iran talks but warns the US remains ready to resume military strikes.

Progress on Iran deal but military plan is ready

Trump:

'Peace between Israel and Lebanon is possible this year'

After announcing the extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks, Trump tells reporters he hopes to host both leaders in Washington soon.

'Peace between Israel and Lebanon is possible this year'

Report:

Vance to head to Islamabad on Tuesday for Iran talks

US Vice President JD Vance is expected to depart for Islamabad by Tuesday morning for talks with Iran over a potential deal to end the war, according to Axios.

Vance to head to Islamabad on Tuesday for Iran talks

US official:

Vance played role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance played a significant role in brokering the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a senior administration official tells CNN.

Vance played role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Vance to lead potential second round of US-Iran talks

Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead a potential second round of talks with Iranian officials if negotiations resume before the ceasefire expires next week, sources tell CNN.

Vance to lead potential second round of US-Iran talks

'They want a deal'

Vance optimistic after Iran talks

US Vice President JD Vance expresses optimism about US-Iran talks, revealing President Trump’s “grand bargain" to make Iran economically prosperous in exchange for abandoning nuclear weapons.

Vance optimistic after Iran talks

Vance:

'Progress was made with Iran, but the ball is now in their court'

Vice President JD Vance tells Fox News US-Iran talks in Islamabad made real progress despite no deal being reached. He stresses that Iran must remove its enriched uranium stockpile and accept strict verification to prevent a nuclear weapon.

'Progress was made with Iran, but the ball is now in their court'

Iran says US fell short in key Pakistan negotiations

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said the US failed to gain trust in Pakistan talks, as negotiations ended without agreement.

Iran says US fell short in key Pakistan negotiations

Vance:

'Iran rejected our terms for an agreement'

US Vice President JD Vance says no agreement was reached with Iran after 21 hours of talks hosted in Pakistan, saying Tehran refused core US demands on its nuclear program.

'Iran rejected our terms for an agreement'

A surprising and concerning handshake

Iranian Parliament Speaker and US Vice President shake hands during direct talks in the Pakistani capital. Contacts between the two sides continue despite significant gaps.

A surprising and concerning handshake

US-Iran talks

Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad, sets preconditions

Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad for US talks, demanding a Lebanon ceasefire and release of frozen assets first. US VP Vance warns Iran against playing games.

Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad, sets preconditions

VP Vance:

'Israelis have offered to check themselves in Lebanon'

Vice President JD Vance outlines US stance on Iran ceasefire, citing misunderstandings, ongoing negotiations, and warning of consequences if terms are not upheld.

'Israelis have offered to check themselves in Lebanon'

Report:

Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran

Vice President JD Vance reportedly conveyed President Trump's impatience for an Iran deal, warning of increased pressure on Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Vance tells mediators Trump is impatient on Iran

Report:

Iran prefers Vance over Kushner and Witkoff in US talks

Iranian representatives reportedly inform the Trump administration they do not want to negotiate with special envoy Steve Witkoff or Jared Kushner, preferring Vice President JD Vance instead.

Iran prefers Vance over Kushner and Witkoff in US talks

Vance:

'Trump committed to ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon'

Vice President JD Vance discusses US and Israeli strikes on Iran in interview with Fox News, emphasizing President Trump’s commitment to ensuring Iran never develops a nuclear weapon.

'Trump committed to ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon'

'Peace is within reach'

Omani FM optimistic after meeting US VP JD Vance

Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi expresses hope for peace after meeting US VP JD Vance in Washington, discussing ongoing US-Iran talks.

Omani FM optimistic after meeting US VP JD Vance

Vance:

'No chance' US strikes on Iran would lead to long-term war

VP JD Vance tells The Washington Post that potential strikes on Iran would not lead to a prolonged US war, outlines diplomatic and military options.

'No chance' US strikes on Iran would lead to long-term war

Vance:

'US has evidence Iran is rebuilding nuclear program'

Vice President JD Vance says the US has evidence Iran is attempting to rebuild its nuclear program, stresses Trump prefers diplomacy but retains other options.

'US has evidence Iran is rebuilding nuclear program'

VP Vance:

'You can't let craziest regime in the world have nuclear weapons'

Vice President says Trump prefers diplomacy but retains military options to ensure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons ahead of talks, warning Tehran.

'You can't let craziest regime in the world have nuclear weapons'

JD Vance

'Trump has shown clearly he is not Barack Obama'

US Vice President tells Fox News President Trump is more willing to act 'aggressively' to protect America's national security, an Iranian nuke would be 'awful for the future of our children.'

'Trump has shown clearly he is not Barack Obama'

VP Vance deletes post on recognition of Armenian genocide

VP Vance's X account posts, then deletes, a recognition of the Armenian genocide. VP’s spokesperson attributes post to staff who were not part of the official delegation.

VP Vance deletes post on recognition of Armenian genocide

Vance:

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will keep all options open on Iran, stressing diplomacy but warning the US could use military force to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

'Trump will keep options open on Iran, including military force'

Vance's Holocaust statement criticized for ignoring Jews & Nazis

Vance omits mention of Jews from Holocaust Remembrance Day statement, incensing Jewish critics on both sides of the aisle.

Vance's Holocaust statement criticized for ignoring Jews & Nazis

Vance:

'Military buildup ensures options if Iran does something stupid'

US Vice President JD Vance says the US buildup in the Persian Gulf ensures Trump has options if Iran acts, stressing the need to protect American assets and personnel.

'Military buildup ensures options if Iran does something stupid'

Clash of narratives

Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

White House officials debate how best to respond to Tehran, as some officials say the President prefers the military option, the White House claims he is leaning toward diplomacy.

Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

Vance to Europe: Take Trump seriously on Greenland

US Vice President accuses Denmark and Europe of failing to protect Greenland as Trump renews his push to acquire the island.

Vance to Europe: Take Trump seriously on Greenland

Laurie Cardoza-Moore

'Tucker appears to have Vance in a trance'

Zionist Christian Evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore criticizes US Vice President's lack of response to the antisemitism emerging from the right.

'Tucker appears to have Vance in a trance'

Secret Service, police respond to incident at VP JD Vance’s home

Police and Secret Service respond after damage caused at Vice President JD Vance’s Cincinnati residence.

Secret Service, police respond to incident at VP JD Vance’s home

Evangelical leader urges VP Vance to condemn Tucker Carlson

Zionist Evangelical leader Laurie Cardoza-Moore urged Vice President Vance to denounce Tucker Carlson, accusing him of antisemitism and betraying Christian values.

Evangelical leader urges VP Vance to condemn Tucker Carlson

Vance:

'Ceasefire will hold despite Hamas attacks, Israeli retaliation'

Vice President Vance predicts the Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold, despite recent Gaza clashes and IDF response.

'Ceasefire will hold despite Hamas attacks, Israeli retaliation'

Trump, JD Vance and Noah’s Ark

The generation of the Flood could not stop Noah from boarding the ark and the American VP cannot derail the sovereignty train. A little humility, and some historical perspective, is required of the Trump administration.

Trump, JD Vance and Noah’s Ark

JD Vance criticizes Mamdani for calling his aunt a 9/11 'victim'

JD Vance slams Mamdani for calling his Muslim aunt a 9/11 'victim,' while Mamdani defends his comments citing post-9/11 discrimination against Muslims in the US, amid intensifying tensions in the NYC mayoral race.

JD Vance criticizes Mamdani for calling his aunt a 9/11 'victim'

Treating Israel Like a Banana Republic?

Here’s how Israel stops being treated that way

Begin did it with quiet firmness; Netanyahu can, too, making sure that when a U.S. president seeks to “call the shots,” Israel still holds the trigger. Opinion.

Here’s how Israel stops being treated that way

Defense Minister to Vance: Majority of Hamas tunnels still intact

Channel 12 News reports that Defense Minister Katz told VP Vance that over 60% of Hamas tunnels remain. IDF continues demolitions during ceasefire, stressing tunnel removal as vital to Gaza’s demilitarization under Trump’s plan.

Defense Minister to Vance: Majority of Hamas tunnels still intact