Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet
As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.
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Notable Quotes
"If it doesn't happen, I'm blaming JD Vance."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I wish him luck. He's got a big thing."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we are certainly willing to extend an open hand."
— JD Vance , Politician
"If they’re gonna try and play us, then they’re gonna find that the negotiating team is not that receptive."
— JD Vance , Politician
"We’re looking forward to the negotiation. I think it’s gonna be positive. We’ll, of course, see."
— JD Vance , Politician
"We’ll have Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, JD—maybe JD, I don’t know. There’s a question of safety, security."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"You know I think this is a bad idea, but if you want to do it, I’ll support you."
— JD Vance , Politician
"Iran might formally reserve the right to enrich uranium while not actually committing to doing it."
— JD Vance , Politician
"Vance has described that disagreement as a misunderstanding."
— JD Vance , Politician
"JD Vance has warned Iran not to 'try and play' the US at talks planned for Saturday in Islamabad."
— JD Vance , Politician
"Two of the measures mutually agreed upon between the parties have yet to be implemented: a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran’s blocked assets prior to the commencement of negotiations."
— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician
"We have a reset going. We’re loading up the ships with the best ammunition, the best weapons ever made."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If the Iranians are willing to negotiate in good faith, we’re certainly willing to extend the open hand."
— JD Vance , Politician
"If they’re gonna try and play us, then they’re gonna find that the negotiating team is not that receptive."
— JD Vance , Politician
"The Iranians don’t seem to realize they have no cards, other than a short term extortion of the World by using International Waterways."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"This is a crucial moment, probably the biggest moment for JD Vance as vice president."
— Curt Mills , Activist
"Vance, Witkoff, Kushner and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have always been collaborating on these discussions."
— Anna Kelly , Executive
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
Anna Kelly is a spokesperson for the White House.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Curt Mills is the executive director of The American Conservative.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Jeff Rathke is the president of the American-German Institute.
Joseph Aoun is the President of Lebanon.
Karoline Leavitt is the White House press secretary.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Michael Issa is the US Ambassador to Lebanon.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament.
Speaker of the Iranian parliament and a key figure in the negotiations with the US.
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf is an Iranian politician and the head of Iran's parliamentary speaker.
Nada Hamadeh Mouawad is Lebanon’s Ambassador to the US.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
Yehiel Leiter is Israel’s Ambassador to the US.
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As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.
Vice President JD Vance departs for Pakistan to lead negotiations with Iran, aiming to resolve the nuclear crisis and end the war. The talks, mediated by Pakistan, face challenges due to deep divisions between the U.S. and Iran.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance embarks on a diplomatic mission to Islamabad to engage in negotiations with Iran aimed at ending a six-week war. Vance cautions Iran against insincerity and expresses openness to good-faith talks.
In the aftermath of a U.S.-Iran war initiated by President Trump, a ceasefire has opened the door to renewed diplomatic efforts, with formal talks set to begin in Islamabad. Despite deep divisions, there is cautious optimism for potential reconciliation.
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to lead the American delegation to Islamabad for high-stakes peace talks with Iran, aiming to reach a longer-term resolution with Pakistan serving as a broker in the discussions.
Vice President JD Vance cautioned Iran not to 'try and play' the US as he departed for Islamabad to lead negotiations aimed at ending the war with Iran. Tehran has insisted on a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of blocked assets before talks commence.
Vice President JD Vance departed for Islamabad to lead negotiations with Iran, warning Tehran not to 'play' the U.S. as he seeks to end the six-week war. The Iranian delegation has set conditions for the talks, including a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of blocked assets.
Vice President JD Vance is set to lead peace talks with Iran in Islamabad, aiming to solidify the fragile truce between the U.S. and Iran. This high-stakes mission carries significant political implications for Vance's future.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance issues a strong warning to Iran ahead of high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan, emphasizing that the U.S. negotiating team will not tolerate insincerity from Iran.
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