JD Vance

The civilizational divide: European Right aligned with Israel, America's Right aligned with Left

By treating the war against the IRGC as a foreign entanglement engineered by a foreign power, the isolationist Right and the progressive Left are actively undermining the West’s collective defense.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. REUTERS
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attends the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026; Illustrative.

IDF chief marks 1,000 days since October 7, says Iran is 'primary focus'

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during an event marking 250 years of the American military at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on July 1, 2026.

US-Iran talks 'going well' Vance claims, Iran's deputy FM says monitoring of MoU discussed - report

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.

When language becomes a threat to democratic values - opinion


'Can't kill your way out of every problem': JD Vance spars with Ben-Gvir, Smotrich over Iran deal

'What is your exact proposal?' Vance asked in an interview with the New York Times • 'Can’t just kill your way out of solving every single national security problem that you have,' US VP says

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 18, 2026

Authorities identify AIPAC-linked targets of alleged White House attack plot foiled over weekend

One of the suspects, 19-year-old Tycen Proper, was part of a Christian “ultra-religious and anti-government” group online, according to an affidavit filed by an FBI agent on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump stands in The Octagon at the conclusion of the "UFC Freedom 250" mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, in the early morning hours of June 15, 2026.

Trump signs MoU as Iran says uranium will remain in country, IDF's Lebanon attacks 'breach' deal

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that the country's defensive capabilities "will not be discussed in any process or with any party."

US President Donald Trump speaks during a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France.

US, Iran could sign ceasefire deal as soon as tonight to open Strait of Hormuz - Axios

If the deal is signed, it would mean the US would release the full text of the agreement, and the parts of the deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz would take immediate effect.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds a meeting, with Vice President J.D. Vance alongside him, in the Situation Room at the White House on Saturday. There should be a swift pivot to negotiations, presenting Tehran with clear and firm terms, says the writer.

Iranian regime likely to rebuild military with funds released by MoU, ISW assesses

Though Trump denied reports of a $300 billion fund slated for Iran, ISW noted that Iranian officials have already promised that funds set to be released as part of the deal would be used to rebuild.

A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.

Iran deal reportedly includes $300 billion investment fund, majority already committed

The new fund is a private investment vehicle, not a reconstruction or reparations program and will not include any government money or grants, the source said.

An oil tanker docked at the Port of Fujairah, as the US-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026.

JD Vance becomes the face of the US-Iran MoU, Trump's most dangerous foreign policy bet to date

In an interview with ABC, Vance noted that the US administration believes "it’s a good deal for the people of Israel.” • The US VP argued that Iran wants to "turn over a new leaf" with US.

US Vice President JD Vance attends a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

American Jewish leaders across political spectrum express alarm at Trump’s Iran deal

On the right and the left, Jewish groups are expressing concerns about the deal that Trump and Iran announced on Sunday night, even as its terms have not yet officially come into focus.

US President Donald Trump reacts as remarks are delivered to reporters about his administration's support for coal energy production, among other topics, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US June 4, 2026.

VP Vance confident that Israel will join Iran agreement 'further down the road'

"This agreement is going to make Israel safer, going to make the entire region safer. We feel quite confident that the Israelis are going to be brought in," Vance said in a CBS interview.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks with the media as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, May 28, 2026.

Trump says Strait of Homuz to be 'completely opened' on Friday, already 'partially opened'

Trump added that the memorandum of understanding would be released "pretty soon."

US President Donald Trump listens as he meets French President Emmanuel Macron for a bilateral meeting at Hotel Royal Evian on June 15 in Évian-les-Bains, France.