JD Vance defends US-Iran peace deal, slams Israeli critics, asks them not to attack their only ally in the world
US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (local time) slammed those who criticised the US-Iran peace deal in Israel, saying that Tel Aviv couldn't just
US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (local time) slammed those who criticised the US-Iran peace deal in Israel, saying that Tel Aviv couldn't just "kill your way out” of every national security problem. Vance's remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump signed the Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Versailles, France, while attending the Group of Seven (G7) leaders' dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Vance defends US-Iran peace deal According to a Reuters report, Vance lashed out at the Israeli critics as he defended the deal reached this week to end the war. Critics have claimed that both the US and Israel failed to restrict Tehran's missile programme and provided no clear path to dismantle the country's nuclear facilities, while constraining Israel in its war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What did JD Vance say about the US-Iran peace deal? ⌵ JD Vance defended the US-Iran peace deal, stating that Israel should not attack its only ally in the world, the United States, and expressed confidence in the negotiation outcomes to stabilize regional security. 2 Why do Israeli critics oppose the US-Iran peace deal? ⌵ Israeli critics argue that the deal fails to impose strict limitations on Iran's missile program and does not provide a clear path for dismantling its nuclear facilities, raising concerns about Israel's national security.
3 How does the US-Iran deal affect the military presence in Lebanon? ⌵ Vance stated that the agreement includes expectations for Iran to restrain Hezbollah, promoting reduced violence in Lebanon and asserting that Israeli forces should not operate recklessly in the region. 4 Should Israel be concerned about the US-Iran deal? ⌵ Critics within Israel believe that the deal compromises their security by allowing Iran to maintain its military capabilities and influence, thereby necessitating vigilance and a robust defense strategy. 5 What are the next steps following the US-Iran peace deal? ⌵ The next steps involve negotiating a comprehensive settlement over a 60-day period, focusing on Iran’s nuclear program, verification mechanisms, and addressing regional security issues. Defending the US-Iran peace deal, Vance called Trump Israel's only ally. During a White House briefing, he issued a dual message to Israel and said, "No. 1: 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. If I was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, I might not be attacking the only powerful ally that I have anywhere left in the entire world." In the second message, he said, “Some of these cabinet members in Israel who are attacking the President of the United States, I would say, is that over the last three months, two-thirds of the defensive weapons that have protected your homeland have been built by American hands...
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