‘Tethered to a galaxy far, far away’: Former diplomats doubt Trump’s Iran talks can deliver in time Oil is already climbing again after the ceasefire started withering this weekend. Fortune · Apr 20
JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks US vice-president to travel to Islamabad with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as deadline for current ceasefire looms The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
Is he or isn’t he? Trump officials flip-flop on whether Vance is leading Iran talks - or staying home Vance’s participation in upcoming U.S.-Iran peace talks has been in question for days after the last round, helmed by the vice president, failed to reach an agreement The Independent UK · Apr 19
Trump Abruptly Removes JD Vance From Iran Peace Talks Over 'Security Concerns', Replacing Him With Jared Kushner President Trump has removed VP JD Vance from Iran peace talks due to security concerns, appointing Kushner and Witkoff to lead negotiations amid a fragile ceasefire. International Business Times UK · Apr 19
Jon Ossoff calls out ‘Mar-a-Lago mafia’ amid presidential bid rumors Georgia senator says Americans will pay for Trump’s Iran war, and family’s corruption, with child and healthcare cuts The Guardian - US · Apr 18
Foreign Policy Experts Give Kushner and Witkoff 'An F in Diplomacy' as Iran Talks Face Scrutiny Scrutiny has intensified with major sticking points unresolved, including the duration of limits on uranium enrichment and the handling of existing stockpiles Latin Times · Apr 16
Donald Trump's duplicitous duo Special envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are proof of what happens when conflicts of interest meet diplomacy Salon · Apr 16
Vance hits rough patch as Iran talks falter, Orbán goes down in Hungary President Donald Trump might have declared Vice President JD Vance did a “good job” in weekend talks that did not produce a peace pact with Iran, but there are scant signs his recent high-profile international setbacks improved his political prospects to be the next commander-in-chief. The lack of a deal… Roll Call · Apr 14
Internet Wonders If JD Vance Is Cursed After the Pope Died, Iran Walked, and Orban Lost Following His Visits JD Vance is dubbed 'cursed' online after a string of high-profile setbacks — from a papal visit to failed talks and a lost election. International Business Times UK · Apr 13
Who Is Joe Kent? His Role Explained as Islamabad Talks Collapse Over 'Zero-Enrichment' Dispute, Raising Ceasefire Fears Former US officer Joe Kent linked Islamabad talks collapse to a zero-enrichment dispute, sparking ceasefire alarm and regional tension concerns International Business Times UK · Apr 13
As JD Vance scrambled for an Iran deal in Islamabad, Trump spent his Saturday blasting “fake news” media and being utterly unhelpful You're not helping, Mr. President. We Got This Covered · Apr 12
Iran-US talks fail to reach deal in Islamabad on ending Middle East war Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the war in the Middle East, US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday after marathon talks in Islamabad, adding that he was leaving after giving Tehran the "final and best offer". Radio France Internationale · Apr 12
JD Vance And Jared Kushner Reportedly Clashing On What To Demand From Iran Peace Talks JD Vance and Jared Kushner are reportedly split over US demands in Iran peace talks, with disagreement over uranium enrichment policy ahead of renewed negotiations. International Business Times UK · Apr 11
US and Iranian officials begin high-stakes peace talks in Pakistan to resolve war Three party talks with the US, Iran and Pakistan have begun after a reduction in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and other preconditions being met, according to Iran's IRNA news agency. Euronews · Apr 11
The Independent UK · Apr 10 ‘We’re loading up the ships’: Trump prepares for more attacks if Iran doesn’t listen in peace talks Vice President JD Vance will join special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to conduct peace negotiations with Iran
Axios · Apr 10 Vance heads to high-stakes Iran talks: "JD is going to the Super Bowl" "Vance asked for the ball and he got it."
The Guardian - US · Apr 10 JD Vance warns Iran against trying to ‘play’ the US in peace talks US vice-president flies to Islamabad for negotiations as Iranians insists Israel end its offensive in Lebanon
The Guardian - US · Apr 10 Kimmel on Trump: ‘He talks about war like he’s bragging about women with Billy Bush’ Late-night host covered Trump’s latest social media posts on Iran and Melania’s surprise statement on Jeffrey Epstein
Evening Standard · Apr 10 Crumbling ceasefire? Trump accuses Iran over Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Supreme Leader demands 'blood money' Iran was ‘doing a very poor job’ of allowing tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump said amid fears of a possible collapse in the agreed ceasefire between the US and Iran
The Times of India · Apr 9 Iran-US peace negotiations in Pakistan: Who is likely to attend the talks in Islamabad? A high-level US delegation, led by Vice President JD Vance, will travel to Islamabad this weekend for crucial talks with Iran. The discussions aim to secure a more lasting ceasefire and end weeks of intense hostilities. Pakistan will host the in-person meetings, with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expected to…
Newslaundry · Apr 9 No ‘Dalali’, no voice: Jaishankar’s snark can’t steal Islamabad’s ceasefire limelight Israel has bombed Lebanon despite a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, putting a fragile Pakistan-brokered truce in West Asia at risk. After the no-holds-barred Israeli bombing that killed over 100 people, Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz once more.
The Times of India · Apr 8 Vice president J D Vance will lead US team for truce talks with Iran in Pakistan: White House Vice President JD Vance will lead a US delegation to Pakistan this weekend for mediated talks with Iran, aiming to secure a permanent ceasefire. The discussions in Islamabad follow a two-week truce, with the White House emphasizing the need for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open. Lebanon is not…
International Business Times UK · Apr 6 Trump Accused Of Gutting State Department, Leaving Iran Crisis In Hands Of 'Real Estate Developer' Jared Kushner Explore how Jared Kushner, a real estate developer, became the lead US negotiator in nuclear talks with Iran, amid criticism and conflict of interest concerns.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 5 Ukraine war briefing: Slovakia PM calls on EU to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas Robert Fico said ending sanctions on Russian energy imports would help tackle the energy crisis stemming from the war in Iran. What we know on day 1,502
The Guardian - US · Apr 4 Jared Kushner is seeking peace deals in the Middle East. He’s also raising money for his own firm The president’s son-in-law is acting as an envoy even as he looks to secure billions for his company from foreign governments