U.S. media Axios reported today: It seems Vance is now clashing with Israel...
The vice president is gradually becoming Trump’s primary negotiator on Iran, but reportedly some Israeli officials are trying to sideline him, believing he is too weak.
It was reported that his call this week with Netanyahu was tense, as he questioned Israel’s earlier overly confident predictions about a swift regime change in Iran—predictions that have not materialized.
A right-wing Israeli newspaper spread false rumors claiming Vance shouted at Netanyahu; U.S. officials suspect this was part of an effort to discredit Netanyahu.
Commentary: This controversy reveals the public divergence in strategy between the U.S. and Israel regarding Iran: Vance advocates for diplomacy and challenges the illusion of a rapid Iranian regime change, aligning with Trump’s desire to exit quickly—but this infuriates Israel’s hardline right wing. Israeli officials attempting to marginalize Vance and smear him through media campaigns essentially reflect their unwillingness to allow early ceasefire or abandonment of maximum pressure. This not only hampers U.S. mediation efforts toward Iran, but also underscores that the U.S.-Israel alliance is no longer unconditionally tied together. Trump’s administration now faces an even more acute dilemma—balancing the need to appease allies while avoiding getting trapped in war.
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