JD Vance
Jewish groups push back against Trump’s Iran deal, more quietly than in 2015
“Trust President Trump,” the Republican Jewish Coalition told its followers Thursday, becoming the most notable Jewish group to support Trump’s memorandum of understanding.
Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment
Friday talks between US, Iran will not take place, Swiss Foreign Ministry confirms
Trump: I'll likely support Netanyahu in next Israeli election, but need to see who is running
Strategic narratives reshape understanding of the US-Iran standoff - opinion
An analysis of US-Iran discourse questioning whether strategic narratives are replacing reality in policy debate.
Pentagon may be understating severity of US missile stockpile shortage - report
The Atlantic reported that Vice President Vance has discussed the issue with Trump, noting that a weapons shortage would be extremely detrimental to American interests.
No meeting planned with US, Iran will talk to Pakistan, Iran's Foreign Ministry says
US President Donald Trump is sending special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan, to participate in talks with Araghchi, two US officials told CNN.
WATCH: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to extend by three weeks, Trump says, after talks at White House
US President Trump announces a three-week ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon, as talks on Hezbollah's disarmament continue at the White House.
Pakistan hopeful for US-Iran talks despite Strait of Hormuz ship seizures
“The ceasefire has opened a space that Pakistan thinks is enough for the diplomatic path to resume,” a former Pakistani ambassador briefed on the matter told the NYT.
Israel, Lebanon face new risks even if US-Iran talks advance - analysis
Hezbollah’s position in southern Lebanon and Israel’s demand for long-term security arrangements could keep the northern front unstable.
Vance to travel to Islamabad, Iranian delegation gets reported approval from supreme leader - Axios
According to a source with knowledge, cited by Axios, the Iranian negotiating team hesitated under pressure from the IRGC to take a stronger line and refuse talks without an end to the US blockade.
Iran’s poisoned chalice: can economic pressure end the regime? - opinion
The poisoned chalice is not forced; it is chosen when there is no other option left.
Trump threatens to bomb Iran if ceasefire breaks down as Vance reportedly en route to Islamabad
Trumps told PBS News that he is unsure if the Iranians will attend the talks in Pakistan, while insisting that Tehran will not achieve nuclear weapon capability.
Pope Leo denies targeting Trump, says comments misread during Africa tour
That speech, said Leo, "was prepared two weeks ago, well before the president ever commented on myself and on the message of peace that I am promoting."
