JD Vance

Military, economic pressure on Iran may lead to internal uprising, US officials say

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the pressure on Tehran could lead the Iranian public to rise up against the regime or cause the IRGC to turn against itself.

A security personnel stands guard as Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2026
US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a MAGA Inc. Super PAC event on August 31, 2026 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The event will feature multiple speakers who represent Michigan's Republican ticket for the 2026 election; illustrative

JD Vance's mother says she'd 'probably punch' El-Sayed over family remarks

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a MAGA Inc. Super PAC event on Aug. 31, 2026, in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Vance meets with Temple Israel rabbi on Michigan visit, offers support to community

US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at a MAGA Inc. event in Sterling Heights, Michigan, US, August 31, 2026.

Vance appeals to Jewish Republicans, but doesn't address Tucker Carlson ties


Iran leadership is willing to take extreme measures to disrupt Gulf shipping, JD Vance says

According to Vance, the United States is now at a stage where a significant portion of its activity in the region is aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation and trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

US Vice President JD Vance arrives to discuss anti-fraud initiatives during a visit to Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US July 8, 2026.

Trump sidesteps Hegseth 2028 speculation: 'We have to get through the midterms first'

The president's Republican Party is fighting to maintain control of both chambers of the US Congress in November's elections.

US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth listen to questions from the press during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David in Maryland, on July 31, 2026; illustrative

Vance, Rubio, or Hegseth? Trump's inner circle quietly prepares for fierce US 2028 race - analysis

Trump, who completely remade the GOP in his image, may discover that choosing who inherits it is more difficult than choosing who serves beneath him

 US President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by US Vice President JD Vance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, at the White House in Washington, D.C., US June 21, 2025, following U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Vance to speak at Republican Jewish Coalition summit after Jewish conservative criticism

“The Republican Jewish Coalition is proud to welcome Vice President JD Vance to our National Leadership Summit in Las Vegas,” said an RJC spokesperson.

US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at CompoTech, a defense technology and advanced manufacturing company, in Brewer, Maine on August 24, 2026.

Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill his son, US launches new sanctions program against Islamic regime

Netanyahu discusses West Bank violence with security officials • Iran offers $10m. reward to kill Trump’s son • Israeli officials divided over claim that Iran smuggled weapons to Hezbollah

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, published July 15, 2026.

Rubio holds advantage over Vance in matchups against Democratic presidential candidates - poll

According to the Emerson College poll, Rubio defeats both former vice president Kamala Harris and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in hypothetical races by the same margin, 48% to 43%.

L-R) US Vice President JD Vance and US President Donald Trump listen to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speak during a meeting with Lebanon Ambassador to the US and Israel Ambassador to the US, at the White House in Washington, DC on April 23, 2026.

Israel strikes in Gaza's Khan Yunis, IDF kills terrorist who attempted to steal weapon in West Bank

IDF launches manhunt in pursuit of terrorist following Jericho stabbing attack • Rezaee: Iran made billions of dollars amid US blockade • Pakistan army chief to visit Tehran

Palestinians live among buildings destroyed during the recent war in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 31, 2026.

US Army secretary expected to step down by year's end after months of tension with Hegseth - report

This follows Hegseth's April firing of General Randy George as the Army's chief of staff without explanation, drawing criticism from Republicans in Congress and from Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.

Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll arrives for the United States Military Academy commencement ceremony in Michie Stadium at the US Military Academy on May 23, 2026 in West Point, New York.

IDF conducts fresh strikes in Lebanon, Israel targeted Syria airbase over planned Turkish presence

Trump: US had total control over the "entire region having to do with the Strait of Hormuz" • IDF arrests three Palestinian suspects related to attack on Jewish West Bank hikers

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks to the press after visiting the grave of Iraqi paramilitary commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, August 21, 2026.

Pezeshkian claims Tehran in 'position of power' to end war despite blows to Iranian economy

Bessent: US will US will 'squash' Iranian economy, collapse 'murderous regime' • US planning to block Abbas from addressing UNGA in September

Israeli security forces operate during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus on August 20, 2026.