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JD Vance Says Israeli Officials Are Pressuring U.S. to Prolong Iran War

 SCHEERPOST, July 16, 2026

Vice President JD Vance has made one of the most striking public acknowledgments yet of tensions between Washington and Israel over the future of the Iran conflict, claiming that members of the Israeli government are actively working to keep the United States engaged in an open-ended military campaign.

In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Vance said he was “beyond a shadow of a doubt” certain that Israeli officials had attempted to shift U.S. policy away from negotiations and toward indefinite military action.

“There have been people within the Israeli government who are trying to shift us away from that policy because they want to continue the military campaign.”

Vance framed the dispute as one between competing national interests, saying that while Israeli officials naturally prioritize Israel, his responsibility is to pursue what he believes serves Americans.

“I care about America first.”

Claims of an Israeli Influence Campaign

Vance also alleged that individuals connected to Israel were attempting to manipulate American public opinion in favor of continuing the war.

According to Vance, some actors were:

• 
  Leaking information to reporters.
• Coordinating attacks against him on social media.
• Opposing negotiations with Iran in favor of continued military operations.

He further claimed he had been falsely accused of acting on behalf of Qatar or taking direction from conservative commentator Tucker Carlson because of his position.

JD Vance on Israel, U.S. Policy, and the Iran War

Vance argued that he sees himself as occupying a moderate position in the debate over Israel within American politics………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

A Growing Divide Inside the Republican Coalition

The interview also highlighted a widening divide within the Republican movement over U.S. foreign policy.

While some Republicans continue advocating close military coordination with Israel, others—including Vance and several prominent “America First” figures—have increasingly argued against deeper U.S. involvement in another prolonged Middle East conflict.

The debate reflects broader disagreements over whether Washington should prioritize diplomacy, military escalation, or a more restrained foreign policy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… https://scheerpost.com/2026/07/16/jd-vance-says-israeli-officials-are-pressuring-u-s-to-prolong-iran-war/

July 22, 2026 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | politics, USA