JD Vance

Pakistan attempts to persuade Iran to enter talks without preconditions - The New Arab

According to an anonymous source, Pakistani officials urged the Iranian delegation to enter the ongoing talks in Islamabad "with a new spirit," and that the delegation had shown "positive signals."

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026.
US VICE President JD Vance boards Air Force Two following a meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran on April 12, 2026 in Islamabad, Pakistan.

No deal reached after talks with Iran, Vance says

US VICE President JD Vance speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two to return to Washington, DC, after the White House announced he would be leading the US delegation in upcoming peace talks with Iran, from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest, Hungary, April 8, 202

US to demand freeing of American detainees in Iran as part of Islamabad negotiations - report

A man rides his motorbike past a billboard installed alongside a road as Pakistan prepares to host the US and Iran for peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 10, 2026.

Vance, Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Pakistan for talks with Iran


Vance to meet with IDF Chief of Staff Zamir, Defense Minister Katz during Israel visit

It is extremely rare for a foreign leader - even the US President (or a Vice President as close to him as Vance) - to hold a working meeting with the Israeli Chief of Staff.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press conference following a military briefing at the Civilian Military Coordination Center in southern Israel October 21, 2025.

In bid to secure fragile Gaza peace, Donald Trump sends VP Vance to Israel - analysis

Vice President JD Vance’s visit to Israel underscores the US's urgency to preserve the Gaza ceasefire and prevent renewed conflict with Hamas.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media in Kiryat Gat, Israel, October 21, 2025.

WATCH: Vance ‘optimistic’ Gaza peace will hold, says US won’t force Israel to host foreign troops

Special Envoy Kushner stated that Israel and Hamas are transitioning to a peacetime posture.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks to members of the media in Kiryat Gat, Israel, October 21, 2025.

Al Jazeera's Gaza coverage directed by Hamas, US Vice President Vance on way to Israel

JD Vance en route to Israel • Gideon Sa'ar expresses hope to restore ties with Bolivia • Haredim in Jerusalem, New York protest against IDF draft

(Illustrative) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump in front of a backdrop of the White House.