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From a White House podium, Vance delivers 'stunning development' on Israel
Key takeaways
- A few months ago the US vice-president was not on board with Donald Trump's operation in Iran, fearing America would again be plunged into a forever war.
- But as he has tended to do, JD Vance has moved through consternation with the war and is now very publicly supporting the president's vision while making sure his own loyalty is on display too.
- But this time Vance's grand gesture strikes at the heart of one of the most significant alliances in Western geopolitics.
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Link copied Share Share article Amid the confusing details of the deal struck between the United States and Iran this week, one thing was clear: US and Israeli relations have hit a low point.
A few months ago the US vice-president was not on board with Donald Trump's operation in Iran, fearing America would again be plunged into a forever war.
But as he has tended to do, JD Vance has moved through consternation with the war and is now very publicly supporting the president's vision while making sure his own loyalty is on display too.
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