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How bitter Persian Gulf rivals can make peace the Asean way “The Emiratis – by far the most hawkish, by far the most pro-Israel country in the [Gulf Cooperation Council] – they’re having conversations with the Iranians that have never happened before,” US Vice-President J.D. Vance told British media outlet UnHerd following the Iran-US negotiations in Switzerland. The Iranians “are certainly talking differently than they have in the past”, he added in a note of cautious optimism, highlighting how both Washington and its allies in the Persian Gulf are...

Vance outlines conditions for US military action against Iran. The exchange takes place during a period of US-Iran nuclear diplomacy, where the Trump administration has signaled a willingness to negotiate with Iran while maintaining pressure through economic sanctions and military threats.

JD Vance tells Israel ‘you can’t kill your way out’ of security problems US vice president defends Iran war MoU, framing war as victory for Washington regardless of negotiation outcome.

Vance Bets Political Capital on Iran Deal | Model Diplomat Vice President Vance promotes a controversial Iran peace agreement. The vicepresidentisframingthe Iran MoU as a no-lose proposition — but the deal's critics, including GOP hawks and Israel, aren't buying it. J.D. Vance took to Bill Maher's HBO show on Friday to sell an Iran peace deal that has united Democrats and Republicans in skepticism — and to frame himself as the manwhocan deliver it. His argument, honed across a week of interviews, is simple: "If they're willing to change, we're willing to change too; if they're not willing to change, we still fundamentally have all the cards."Variety The line is a distillation of the administration'scorebet — that the military campaign has already degraded Iran's nuclear program and conventional forces enough that the U.S. wins whether or not a final agreement materializes. Vance told Maher oil is "down to 73 dollars a barrel" and Iran's "nuclear program is destroyed." He was making history as the first sitting vicepresidentonReal Time, but theaudiencethat mattered was back in Washington. Thememorandum of understanding, signed June 18 by Trump and IranianPresidentMasoud Pezeshk…

Vance declares U.S. will pursue Iran nuclear deal with or without ... 06/09/2026/ ByCassie B. The relationship between the United States and Israel appears to be shifting dramatically as Vice President JD Vance confirmed the Trump administration will pursue a nuclear agreement with Iran regardless of whether Israel approves. The statement marks a significant departure from earlier dynamics in the Middle East conflict, where Washington had largely aligned with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardline posture against Tehran. Vance made the remarks during aFox Newsinterview, asserting that the administration believes it can secure a long-term settlement addressing Iran’s nuclear program. “Now, Israel may like that, they may not like that,” Vance stated. “But fundamentally, we think this is in the best interest of the United States of America.” The vice president added that the White House has “created the space necessary” for an agreement over the past year and a half. President Donald Trump echoed this optimistic outlook, telling reporters that “we’re in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal.” Trump predicted the agreement could be finalized within “…

Vance says US may resume military action against Iran If the Iranians try to rebuild their nuclear program, if they try to start shooting at commercial vessels again, that's going to change our calculus, US Vice President said

US to continue to seek deal with Iran regardless of Israel's position — Vance The vice president says this is in the best interest of the US

'You can't just kill your way out of solving every single national security problem'. US Vice President JD Vance responds directly to Jizzraeli critics following the new U.S.-Iran treaty. And he's also flipped the script. Oh poor BiBi... #JizzraelIsATerr0r1stSt4te #Lebanon 🇱🇧

Vance defends Iran deal, eyes Swiss talks WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended the deal to end the Iran war, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement.

Iran war day 112: Vance defends Tehran ‘deal’ but Switzerland trips are off Vance backs US-Iran deal as Washington ends blockade and Iran hails wartime gains.

Critics of deal with Iran essentially propose endless war for US — Vance The US vice president says that the opponents of the agreement are "not actually dealing with the reality" of what is in the document

Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it Vice-President J.D. Vance went on the offensive on Thursday to defend the “win-win” US-Iran agreement as critics slammed its vague provisions, even as others welcomed the apparent end to an expensive and unpopular war, no matter how potentially flawed the deal might be. “We have all the cards,” Vance told reporters at the White House. “Have a little bit of faith in the president of the United States. The idea that he is going to strike a deal that’s been bad for the American people, it’s...

Vance admits he constantly wonders whether US war with Iran is justified The US Vice President expressed hope that Iran would agree not to develop nuclear weapons as part of a potential agreement with the United States

US Keeps Military Option Alive As Iran Talks Near A Critical Test Share Share WASHINGTON -- US Vice President JD Vance has again signaled that the White House is prepared to use force against Iran if diplomacy fails, raising the stakes around a 60-day memorandum of understanding (MOU) that has halted open hostilities but left the core disputes unresolved. In an interview on The Michael Knowles Show released on June 30, Vance cast the US approach toward Iran as a stark choice: a longer-term agreement anchored in permanent, verifiable nuclear inspections, or renewed military action to preserve what Washington sees as gains already secured. He said President Donald Trump wants diplomacy to continue but only if Tehran accepts enforceable limits on its nuclear program. Vance described Iran's public messaging as contradictory, pointing to what he said was a gap between Tehran's public denial of peace talks and its acknowledgment of ongoing technical discussions. "They'll say, 'No, no, there aren't peace talks ongoing, but there are technical talks between the United States and Iran about the peace deal,'" Vance said. "It's a Persian negotiating tactic and a Persian rhetorical devic…

'Israel may not like it but ...': US VP JD Vance says long-term deal with Iran in interest of US US Vice President JD Vance stated Washington's Iran policy will prioritize American interests, even if they differ from Israel's. He expressed confidence in President Trump's strategy to secure a long-term settlement on Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing the US goal of preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Vance: US Will Pursue Long-Term Iran Deal, Israel May Not Like It >>Follow Matzav On Whatsapp!<< Vice President JD Vance made clear Monday that while the United States and Israel remain close allies with many shared goals, the Trump administration’s policy toward Iran will ultimately be guided by what it views as America’s own strategic interests. During an interview with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Vance stressed the strong partnership between Washington and Jerusalem but acknowledged that the two nations do not always see every issue the same way. “The Israelis and the United States, we have a lot of shared interests.” “But we also have some situations where our interests diverge, and I think where the president has been very clear here is that while Israel obviously has some objectives that it has, the United States’ main objective in Iran is to ensure that Iran does not have a nuclear weapon,” he added. Vance argued that developments over the past year and a half have positioned the administration to pursue what it believes could become a lasting solution to the Iranian nuclear challenge. “Over the last year and a half, we’ve created the space necessary where the president be…

JD Vance’s Risky Pivot to Iran Deal Defender For better or worse, the vice president now owns the agreement as talks enter a difficult new phase.

Vance Offers New Defense of Negotiated Settlement in Iran The vice president, a staunch critic of foreign wars, accused the president’s detractors of trying to prolong a conflict the administration was trying to end.

Vance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims Vice President JD Vance during a briefing at the White House on Thursday.

Vice President Kamala Vance (or JD Vance, per conflicting reports) urged Iran to resolve disagreements through dialogue, stating that violence would be met with force. Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the U.S.’s “brutal” strikes and accused Washington of breaking its commitments. Meanwhile, the