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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 · Vice President

U.S. Vice President who arrived in Switzerland for Iran peace talks in June 2026 aimed at resolving nuclear and Lebanon ceasefire issues.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Stocks fall as US-Iran clashes spark peace talks fears By AFP May 08, 2026 12:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A Pakistani official is pictured during the arrival of the US Vice President JD Vance for US-

    Stocks fall as US-Iran clashes spark peace talks fears
  3. Citizen Digital

    The pope and Rubio met for the first time last year at the Vatican, alongside US Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert, just days after Leo's election.

    US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope
  4. The Standard

    The pope and Rubio met for the first time last year at the Vatican, alongside US Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic convert, just days after Leo's election.

    Rubio meets Pope Leo in bid to ease tensions
  5. Citizen Digital

    The pope and Rubio previously met at the Vatican with US Vice President JD Vance just days after Leo's election.

    US says Rubio to discuss Mideast in Vatican visit
  6. April 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Top US officials including Vice President JD Vance twice turned back last week from trips to Pakistan to negotiate with Iran, which has voiced doubts about Trump's sincerity for diplomacy.

    Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring
  8. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterIran has sought to extract a price for being attacked by exerting control over the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway through which about one-fifth of global oil typically transits.Top US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, twice turned bac

    Iran's supreme leader defies US blockade as oil prices soar
  9. Capital News

    But after recent tensions there seemed to be no such guarantees – and the King was here to rekindle that alliance, to an audience including US Vice-President JD Vance and political powerbrokers from both Republican and Democrat parties.

    King gets ovation for speech hailing importance of UK and US partnership
  10. The Standard

    The event drew senior administration officials, including Vice President JD Vance, FBI Director Kash Patel and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

    Why the White House media dinner shooting reflects more than just violence
  11. Capital News

    During Saturday night’s incident, Trump, Vice-President JD Vance, cabinet members and other White House officials were rushed from the Washington Hilton hotel ballroom after gunfire rang out.

    Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
  12. Citizen Digital

    Crowded into the venue were Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, several cabinet members and top lawmakers, and hundreds of guests.

    Suspect due in court over shooting at Trump gala

Sunday 26 July

  1. Trump faces midterm reckoning 100 days before vote

    With 100 days until the US midterm elections, Republicans face polling suggesting losses in the House of Representatives, while Trump's administration contends with low presidential approval ratings, high living costs, and an ongoing war with Iran affecting energy markets.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Vance says Israeli officials tried to sway US on Iran deal

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance said some members of the Israeli government had tried to influence U.S. public opinion to oppose a deal by the U.S. to end the war with Iran, in comments he made on a podcast with Joe Rogan posted Wednesday.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. US marks 250th birthday amid heat wave and political division

    The United States celebrated its 250th birthday on Saturday with parades, flyovers and fireworks, with President Donald Trump organizing campaign-style events during the Fourth of July holiday. The celebrations took place amid a severe heat wave affecting some 160 million Americans.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. US Vice President Vance criticizes America's detractors

    US Vice President JD Vance delivered a July Fourth address from USS Kearsarge in New York, criticizing those who focus on America's "imperfections" rather than its "national greatness," as tall ships from over 20 countries sailed into New York harbor to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

    4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto ventures in 2025

    US President Donald Trump recorded around $1.2 billion in income from his family's cryptocurrency activities during his first year back in office, according to financial disclosures released on Tuesday. This includes nearly $550 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million in royalties from the $TRUMP cryptocurrency.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. Iran and US trade strikes amid peace deal dispute

    Iran accused the US of violating their deal to end the Middle East war after Washington launched strikes on Iranian territory and Tehran responded with attacks on US targets in the Gulf, following US accusations that Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. US and Iran exchange strikes amid Strait of Hormuz tension

    Iran launched attacks on US sites in the Gulf in response to American strikes on Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar positions, after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a US cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. The exchanges raised questions about efforts to maintain the waterway's openness while the countries negotiate a settlement to a war that began on February 28.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Iran and US exchange strikes over disputed ceasefire violation

    Iran accused the United States of violating a peace deal after Washington struck Iranian missile, drone storage, and radar sites in response to alleged Iranian attacks on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's Revolutionary Guards retaliated with strikes on US targets in the Gulf region and warned of broader response if aggression continues.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 23 June

  1. US State Secretary visits Gulf allies after Mideast war

    Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a tour of Gulf states to show solidarity with key allies economically damaged by the US and Israel's war with Iran. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most Gulf states' oil and gas exports and drone and missile attacks undermined the region's status as safe havens for business and tourism.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US Secretary Rubio visits Gulf to support war-affected allies

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for a tour of Gulf states to show solidarity with key allies hit hard by the Middle East war. Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz cut off most Gulf states' oil and gas exports, while its drone and missile attacks undermined their status as safe havens for business and tourism.

    23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 22 June

  1. US and Iran conclude first negotiation round with progress

    Mediators Qatar and Pakistan said the first round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland concluded with "encouraging progress" and agreement on a roadmap to reach a final deal within 60 days. Technical talks will continue throughout the week, with discussions focused on clarifying messaging on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, enforcing ceasefire in Lebanon, and elements of a nuclear deal.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 21 June

  1. Trump threatens Iran military strike over Hezbollah actions

    US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran if it does not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble," as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials began in Switzerland amid clashes between the Israeli army and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. U.S. Vice President Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran as both nations seek to end their war, though disagreement persists over Iran's claim that it closed the Strait of Hormuz. The talks follow a 60-day ceasefire agreement and an interim deal signed Wednesday by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. US and Iran resume talks on nuclear issue and Lebanon ceasefire

    US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian negotiators arrived in Switzerland to begin new talks aimed at making progress on the nuclear issue and a Lebanon ceasefire, following a postponement after Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks, citing breaches of ceasefire agreements by Israel.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. US and Iran resume Middle East talks after Israeli strikes delay

    Iranian negotiators and US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland for talks focused on the nuclear issue and Lebanon ceasefire, after negotiations were postponed Friday following Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Iran's military command said it would close the Strait of Hormuz to vessel traffic, citing US "breach of contract" and Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Israeli strikes kill 10 in Lebanon hours after truce begins

    Israeli strikes killed at least 10 people in Lebanon on Saturday hours after a truce took effect, with Israel saying it was responding to Hezbollah attacks and the Iran-backed group vowing not to allow Israel "freedom of movement" in Lebanon. A halt to fighting in Lebanon is a condition for starting 60 days of U.S.-Iranian talks over Iran's nuclear program, though the timing of those talks remained unclear.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over Israel ceasefire violations

    Iran said it was closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane on Saturday over Israel's attacks in Lebanon, calling them a breach of its ceasefire deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. Israeli troops battled Hezbollah fighters and conducted strikes in Lebanon's south on Saturday, hours after the US announced a renewed ceasefire, straining the preliminary agreement signed by US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to halt the wider regional war.

    20 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire as US-Iran talks postponed

    Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a US official said, after fighting in Lebanon strained a Trump-Pezeshkian deal signed this week to end the Middle East war. Talks scheduled between the US and Iran in Switzerland were postponed with no new date announced, though shipping in the Strait of Hormuz appeared to resume.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. Strait of Hormuz reopening likely to take time normalizing

    The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to reopen on Friday after nearly four months following a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war. While stranded ships could theoretically move through almost immediately once formal approval is given, some vessels may require underwater hull cleaning, and a return to normal operations is likely to take time.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US lifts Iran ports blockade following Trump-Pezeshkian Middle East peace deal

    Following President Trump's signing of a Middle East peace deal with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, the US lifted its naval blockade of Iranian ports on Thursday. The agreement triggers a 60-day period for talks on wider issues including Iran's nuclear programme, though uncertainty surrounds planned signing ceremony and talks in Switzerland, and oil prices have fallen as activity in the Strait of Hormuz remains muted.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 16 June

  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.

    16 June 2026 · 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

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