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JD Vance

Also known as: Vice President JD Vance · Vice-President JD Vance · US Vice-President JD Vance · US Vice President JD Vance

US Vice President under President Donald Trump, involved in Iran peace negotiations and Middle East diplomacy efforts.

2026-04-252026-06-17

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Asked for further details about Patel's announcement, the FBI told AFP "we have nothing to add to the post at this time." - Vance targets left - The June 14 "UFC Freedom 250" event -- which also fell on Trump's 80th birthday -- was meant to kick off this year's festivities for th

    Alleged plot to attack White House fight night foiled: FBI
  3. Citizen Digital

    Trump, US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf electronically signed the so-called memorandum of understanding (MoU) Sunday, the officials said.

    US says Strait of Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal
  4. Capital News

    In a Sunday evening interview with Fox News, Vice-President JD Vance said that Iran never possessing a nuclear weapon was “built into this agreement” and that the US will be able to verify compliance.

    Trump heralds Iran deal but questions – and risks – remain
  5. Citizen Digital

    "What we're going to be able to do is drive down the cost of energy, not just now but for the long term, and create a real engine of prosperity in the Middle East," US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News.

    US-Iran peace deal announced with 'permanent' end to military action
  6. The Standard

    US Vice President JD Vance likewise said Iran was "not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting".

    US says downed multiple Iran drones as both insist deal closer
  7. Capital News

    Trump also indicated that Vice President JD Vance would participate in a signing ceremony expected over the weekend.

    Conflicting Signals Emerge in Tehran over Trump’s Settlement Reports
  8. The Standard

    US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News on Monday that while the United States and Israel shared interests, their positions did not always align.

    Trump says in 'final throes' of reaching Middle East peace deal
  9. Citizen Digital

    President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters while Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio look on, as they attend a meeting with oil industry executives, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 9, 2026.

    Trump urges more 'surgical' strikes against Hezbollah: NBC
  10. Citizen Digital

    US VP Vance blames British student's murder on migrant 'invasion' By AFP June 07, 2026 04:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter U.S.

    US VP Vance blames British student's murder on migrant 'invasion'
  11. Citizen Digital

    Trump touts Vance and Rubio for 2028 Republican ticket By AFP June 04, 2026 03:23 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter U.S.

    Trump touts Vance and Rubio for 2028 Republican ticket

Yesterday

  1. FBI foils alleged plot to attack White House UFC event

    US law enforcement said it had foiled a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by President Donald Trump and other top officials. Multiple individuals were taken into custody in a multi-state operation, and investigators identified 23 people in a potential network of plotters.

    17 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. US says Strait of Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal

    The US announced that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, with possible $300 billion reconstruction funds for Iran contingent on the country fulfilling its commitments.

    16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Trump announces US-Iran deal to end hostilities

    Donald Trump announced a deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran, which includes opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and lifting the US naval blockade. However, key details of the agreement remain unclear, with questions outstanding over enrichment restrictions and verification measures.

    15 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. US and Iran agree to permanent end to military operations

    The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal with an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon, signaling the end to more than three months of war in the Middle East. An official signing ceremony was scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. US military intercepts Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz

    The United States said it downed multiple Iranian drones targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz early Saturday, hours after both sides claimed a deal to end the Middle East war was closer than ever. The incident followed weeks of talks between Tehran and Washington, mediated by Pakistan, marked by threats and exchanges of fire despite a fragile truce agreed in April.

    13 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. Trump claims imminent Iran settlement; Tehran officials deny agreement

    President Trump announced the United States had reached a settlement with Iran and said a signing ceremony could occur in Europe within days, but Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Foreign Ministry publicly rejected the claim, describing reports of a deal as false and warning of a "crushing response" to U.S. military actions.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Trump claims final stages of Middle East peace deal

    US President Donald Trump said negotiators were in the "final throes" of reaching a peace deal in the Middle East after Iran and Israel halted fresh hostilities, with Trump estimating it would take "two or three days." Diplomacy has previously stalled despite a ceasefire since April 8, with Iran insisting any agreement include Lebanon where Israel has been pressing its war with Iran-backed Hezbollah.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 8 June

  1. Trump calls for more surgical strikes on Hezbollah

    In an NBC interview, U.S. President Donald Trump called for more "surgical" strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon and said he is not demanding the conflict be included in a peace deal with Iran.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. US VP Vance links British student's murder to migrant immigration

    US Vice President JD Vance blamed Britain's handling of 18-year-old Henry Nowak's murder—stabbed by Vickrum Digwa in Southampton in December—on what he called civilizational decline from an "invasion" of migrants, drawing swift rebuke from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office for attempting to interfere in British democracy.

    7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. Trump suggests Vance and Rubio as 2028 Republican ticket

    U.S. President Donald Trump said Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio would make an unbeatable Republican ticket if they run together in 2028, telling a podcast interviewer that the two men "get along really well," though neither has officially declared their intention to run.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. US Secretary of State meets Pakistan's Foreign Minister on Iran talks

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar at the State Department as negotiations to end the war with Iran continue, with Pakistan acting as mediator between the two countries.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran demands US action, not words, on ceasefire deal

    Iran's top negotiator said Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice President JD Vance announced progress on a ceasefire extension and peace framework. President Donald Trump has remained silent about the deal despite US sources saying it only needed his sign-off.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. Trump signals final decision pending on Iran nuclear deal

    US President Trump said Friday he was making a final determination on a potential deal with Iran, though Tehran's foreign ministry insisted no final agreement had been reached and disputed key elements of Trump's characterization. Trump reiterated demands that Iran agree never to have nuclear weapons and open the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane, while Iran's spokesman rejected the language of demands.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. US, Iran near ceasefire deal awaiting Trump approval

    US Vice President JD Vance said Washington and Tehran are close to agreeing a deal to extend their Middle East ceasefire, though the breakthrough still requires President Trump's approval. The potential agreement would allow unrestricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran removing mines within 30 days and the US lifting its naval blockade if commercial traffic resumes, but Iran has not confirmed commitments and has said any unilaterally announced deal by Trump would not be recognized.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 24 May

  1. Iran and US officials express cautious optimism on peace talks

    Senior US and Iranian officials said on Saturday they could be close to a breakthrough in talks to strike a draft deal, though they remain cautious about ending the war in the Middle East. US President Trump said the sides were "getting a lot closer" to a deal and that chances were "a solid 50/50," while Iran said gaps remain and it was finalising a 14-point framework.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Trump says US and Iran moving closer to Middle East deal

    US President Donald Trump told CBS that the United States and Iran are "getting a lot closer" to an agreement to end the Middle East war, but warned of severe consequences if no deal is reached. Iran said it was finalizing a 14-point framework agreement, though Trump told Axios he assessed a "solid 50/50" chance of a deal being struck.

    23 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 22 May

  1. US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard resigns to care for husband

    Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, citing her husband Abraham's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. Trump praised her work and said deputy Aaron Lukas would serve as acting Director.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. California man pleads not guilty to Trump assassination attempt

    Cole Allen, 31, pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month. He faces four charges including attempted assassination, transportation of a firearm and ammunition across state lines with intent to commit a felony, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and assaulting a federal officer, with a potential life sentence if convicted.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Freighter hit in Gulf amid US-Iran naval tensions

    A cargo ship was struck by a drone off Qatar's coast, with a small fire that was extinguished and no casualties reported. Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to target US interests in the Middle East, following a US fighter jet's strike on two Iran-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Oman on Friday.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US naval action in Gulf escalates Iran tensions amid stalled talks

    Following renewed US naval clashes with Iranian tankers in the Persian Gulf, Iran questioned American diplomatic credibility on Saturday. US President Trump had anticipated Iran's response to a ceasefire extension proposal "supposedly tonight," but Tehran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cited US violations of the ceasefire and questioned the reliability of American leadership in talks mediated by Pakistan.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. Global stocks fall on US-Iran clashes in Strait of Hormuz

    Global stock markets declined Friday following US-Iran military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz that threatened a month-old ceasefire and dampened hopes for an end to the 10-week conflict. The clashes, in which US forces struck Iranian military targets after an attack on American destroyers, prompted fears of escalation despite President Trump's assertion that the truce remains in place.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US reaffirms strong ties with Vatican after Rubio-Pope meeting

    The US State Department underlined its "strong relationship" with the Vatican after Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Pope Leo XIV, following President Trump's criticism of the pontiff over his comments on Middle East policy.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Rubio visits Vatican to ease Trump-Pope tensions

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Vatican officials on Thursday amid sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. The tensions stem from Pope Leo XIV's criticism of Trump's anti-war stance and US foreign policy in the Middle East.

    7 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 5 May

  1. US Secretary Rubio meets Vatican to discuss Middle East

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Rome to meet Pope Leo XIV and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to discuss the Middle East situation and mutual interests, the State Department confirmed. The visit comes weeks after Trump criticized Pope Leo over his calls for peace in the Middle East.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. Trump says Iran naval blockade could last months, oil prices spike

    US President Donald Trump stated that a naval blockade against Iran could last months, causing oil prices to reach their highest level in more than four years. With US-Iran diplomacy at a standstill, Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who warned of "damaging consequences" if the US and Israel resume military action against Iran.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran's supreme leader rejects US blockade warning as oil prices surge

    Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared in a written statement that the United States had suffered a shameful defeat, defying Trump's threat of a months-long naval blockade. Khamenei asserted Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz and claimed any maritime blockade would violate international law and fail.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 April

  1. King Charles addresses Congress on UK-US partnership

    King Charles warned in an address to the US Congress that Britain and America must stand together in a "more volatile, more dangerous" era, citing conflicts from Europe to the Middle East. The speech, marked by approximately 12 standing ovations, emphasised NATO support and defence of Ukraine as cornerstones of the relationship.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gunman storms White House media dinner, targeting Trump

    A gunman armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives exchanged fire with Secret Service agents at a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, forcing President Trump and senior officials to evacuate. The suspect, Cole Allen, 31, of Torrance, California, was subdued at the Washington Hilton where roughly 2,600 guests were gathered; no attendees were seriously injured, and preliminary findings suggest Trump was the intended target.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. California man charged with Trump assassination attempt at dinner

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday. He was carrying multiple weapons when he breached a security checkpoint; a Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. California man faces court over Trump gala shooting

    A California man accused of shooting at a media gala attended by President Donald Trump in Washington on Saturday night was due to appear in court Monday. Administration officials said the suspect aimed to kill Trump and senior officials, marking the third attempt on the president's life in two years.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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