U.S.-Israel relations stories

Jun 18, 2026

VP JD Vance warns Israel to accept Trump's Iran deal, saying the U.S. is its only ally left

Vice President JD Vance issued a sharp rebuke to Israeli critics of President Trump's controversial agreement with Iran, warning that the United States is Israel's only powerful ally remaining and emphasizing that two-thirds of Israel's defense weapons are funded by U.S. taxpayers. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei approved the deal while claiming Trump acted out of 'desperation.'

Jun 18, 20267 sources

Jun 17, 2026

VP Vance delays Switzerland trip for Iran Nuclear talks, criticizes Israel over deal opposition

Vice President JD Vance postponed his trip to Geneva for nuclear negotiations with Iran while sharply criticizing Israeli leaders for their reaction to a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement. The Trump administration deal, which leaves many core issues unresolved, has drawn strong opposition from Israel.

Jun 17, 20264 sources

Jun 8, 2026

VP JD Vance Says Iran Deal Could Come Within Week, Acknowledges US-Israel Divergence on Middle East Policy

Vice President JD Vance stated the U.S. is "very close" to a peace deal with Iran that could be reached within a week to months, while publicly acknowledging divergent U.S. and Israeli interests amid tensions between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. The comments came as U.S. forces launched retaliatory strikes against Iran.

Jun 8, 20264 sources