JD Vance
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
WATCH: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to extend by three weeks, Trump says, after talks at White House
Pakistan hopeful for US-Iran talks despite Strait of Hormuz ship seizures
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."
Tucker Carlson's son leaves JD Vance spox. role to start political consulting firm - Politico
According to one source, a Vance official, he had informed the vice president of his intention to leave in December, but the plan had been put off by several months "to ensure a smooth transition."
Pakistan continues to insist Lebanon part of current Mideast ceasefire deal even as US, Israel deny
"The Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon, and it just didn't," JD Vance told reporters. "We never made that promise. We never indicated that was going to be the case."
Hamas rejects JD Vance's claim that more humanitarian aid entering Gaza after ceasefire
Vance made the claim at a Turning Point USA event on Tuesday, after being heckled by a member of the crowd shouting "Killing children," and "Slaughtering children."
US did not agree to extend Iran ceasefire yet, official tells 'Post' amid contradicting reports
According to Iranian state media, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson also asserted that reports of a ceasefire extension are unconfirmed.
Security cabinet meeting ends without Lebanon ceasefire, Hamas refuses disarmament plan
Israel monitoring Iran ceasefire talks, is prepared to resume attacks • Over 20 rockets fired from Lebanon toward northern Israel • IDF chief: Southern Lebanon to become a no-go zone for Hezbollah
