JD Vance

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

'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:

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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:

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Israel to VP Vance:

'Hamas can return hostage bodies without foreign help'

Israeli officials brief Vice President Vance, saying Hamas can recover hostages’ bodies without international aid and is exploiting the ceasefire to regroup, undermining progress under the Trump framework.

Netanyahu:

'The US is interested in a strong and independent Israel'

At a ceremony welcoming new Shin Bet Director Maj.-Gen. (Res.) David Zini, the Prime Minister reaffirmed Israel's independence in security policy and vowed total victory.

Netanyahu:

Sovereignty vote 'a deliberate political provocation'

The Prime Minister’s Office condemned the Knesset vote on sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, calling it a political stunt during Vice President Vance’s visit and vowing the bill will not advance.

US VP Vance:

Sovereignty vote a 'stupid political stunt, I was insulted'

US Vice President JD Vance attacked the vote to apply Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, and confirmed: 'The West Bank is not going to be annexed by Israel.'

VP Vance ends visit with unusual conference with IDF officers

J.D. Vance will devote the final day of his visit to Israel to meetings with the defense minister and senior IDF officials to closely review the implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

Herzog to Vance:

‘Your visit is a brick toward building peace’

President Isaac Herzog met US Vice President JD Vance in Jerusalem, thanking him and President Trump for their efforts to advance peace and expressing hope for the swift return of all hostages.

Netanyahu:

'The US controls Israel? Hogwash'

Prime Minister Netanyahu and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met in Jerusalem and discussed the situation in Gaza.

VP Vance in Israel

'If Hamas doesn't cooperate, then it will be obliterated'

US Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to strengthen the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, says all parties must look to the future and not the past.

US Vice President Vance arrives in Israel

Visit to Israel will likely focus on concluding Phase A of the deal to end the war in Gaza.

Report:

US concerned Netanyahu may abandon Gaza plan

New York Times reports that the White House is scrambling to preserve the Gaza peace deal as Netanyahu weighs military options. Vance, Kushner, and Witkoff’s visit in Israel is an attempt to stabilize the truce.

'There is currently no infrastructure to disarm Hamas'

After Hamas breaks the ceasefire, VP JD Vance says no system exists to disarm the terrorist group. His comments come ahead of his visit to Israel this week.

J. D. Vance to visit Israel

The visit will likely focus on concluding Phase A of Trump's Gaza peace plan.

Vance clarifies: US won’t deploy troops to Gaza

US Vice President JD Vance said reports of an American troop deployment to Gaza are false, confirming the US will only monitor the ceasefire terms while regional allies handle security.

VP Vance:

Trump wants Gaza, West Bank to be ruled by people who live there

Vice President JD Vance said he was optimistic about a deal being reached to end the war.

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Funeral service held for Charlie Kirk

President Trump, VP Vance, and others expected to address hundreds of thousands who turned out to honor the slain conservative activist.

Trump meets with hostage's families and captivity survivors

President Trump reiterated his commitment to releasing all the hostages and reassured the families that his administration is working very hard and that they will get them out.

VP Vance:

'Trump wants me focused on governing, not 2028'

US Vice President JD Vance says President Trump wants him focused on governance, not on speculation ahead of 2028.

Report

Elon Musk quietly drops bid to create new political party

Tesla, X CEO no longer seeking to form 'America Party' to compete in the midterm elections as he focuses on maintaining good relations with Vice President Vance, Wall Street Journal reports.

Trump:

VP Vance 'most likely' to lead GOP in 2028

President Trump says it's too soon to name a 2028 GOP nominee but calls VP JD Vance the "most likely" choice while downplaying third-term talk.

Netanyahu announces US Trip after Operation Rising Lion victory

PM to meet President Trump, top US officials, and lawmakers to advance key agreements following military operation success.

Vance:

Iran set back 'many years' by US precision strike

Vice President says strike eliminated nuclear threat, offers chance to reset diplomacy with Tehran.

Israel clarifies: 'We won't wait two weeks'

Israel reportedly plans to take action against Iran’s Fordow nuclear site ahead of a potential agreement with the US.

JD Vance defends Donald Trump from Tucker Carlson's criticism

'President shows remarkable restraint in keeping focus on protecting our troops and our citizens. He is only interested in using US military to accomplish US people's goals,' says JD Vance.

VP Vance pays respects to murdered Israeli Embassy staffers

Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter thanks Vice President JD Vance for his visit to the embassy and for the Trump Administration's compassion following the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.

Vance denies canceling Israel trip over Gaza

US Vice President refutes report stating he canceled his planned Israel trip due to expanded IDF operations in Gaza, says decision was primarily logistical.

Report: Vance canceled Israel visit amid Gaza offensive concerns

US Vice President JD Vance canceled a planned visit to Israel to avoid signaling US support for the IDF’s expanded Gaza operation, Axios report claims.