'Trump Only World Leader Sympathetic To You': JD Vance Rebukes Israeli Ministers Over Iran Deal
'Trump Only World Leader Sympathetic To You': JD Vance Rebukes Israeli Ministers Over Iran Deal Published By, Last Updated: June 19, 2026, 02:14 IST JD
'Trump Only World Leader Sympathetic To You': JD Vance Rebukes Israeli Ministers Over Iran Deal Published By, Last Updated: June 19, 2026, 02:14 IST JD Vance defended Donald Trump's diplomatic outreach to Tehran and suggested some Israeli officials have fundamentally misread their country's position. Rapid Read United States Vice President JD Vance (Source: Reuters) US Vice President JD Vance sharply criticized members of Israel’s government, accusing them of failing to appreciate American support and warning that Israel is increasingly isolated on the world stage. The unusually blunt remarks highlighted growing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem over the US-brokered agreement with Iran, which has halted months of conflict and launched negotiations toward a broader peace settlement. Speaking at a White House briefing, JD Vance defended US President Donald Trump’s diplomatic outreach to Tehran and suggested some Israeli officials have fundamentally misread their country’s position.
“Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time," JD Vance said, adding, “The problem for Israel is not Donald J. Trump, and anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the president of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality of the situation that country is in." The United States and Israel jointly launched military operations against Iran on February 28, coordinating a campaign that lasted more than a month. However, differences emerged after a preliminary ceasefire agreement was reached on April 8, with Trump increasingly seeking an end to the conflict while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu favored maintaining military pressure on Tehran. Those differences have become more pronounced following this week’s memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, which established a 60-day negotiating period focused on nuclear, security and technical issues.
The agreement also led to the lifting of the US naval blockade on Iran and the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While Netanyahu has largely avoided publicly criticizing the agreement, several members of his coalition government have taken a more confrontational stance. Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who heads a small ultranationalist party, declared earlier this week that Israel is not “bound" by Trump’s agreement and would not bow to international pressure. Without naming specific officials, JD Vance accused some members of Netanyahu’s Cabinet of showing little gratitude for American backing. He argued that Israel remains heavily dependent on US military support and enjoys limited international support beyond Washington. The dispute comes amid growing signs of personal friction between Trump and Netanyahu. In recent days, Trump has openly expressed frustration with the Israeli leader, claimed credit for helping secure Israel’s survival during the conflict and reportedly described Netanyahu as “crazy." The US President also sidelined Israeli officials during negotiations with Iran and publicly criticized Israeli airstrikes in Beirut.
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