Vance predicts Israel will fall in line behind Trump’s Iran deal

US Vice President JD Vance said he believes Israel will eventually back the emerging US-Iran agreement, despite fierce opposition from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and growing criticism across Israel’s political spectrum.

Vance insisted the deal would make both Israel and the Middle East safer, dismissing reports in the Israeli media as “misinformation” and expressing confidence that Israelis would ultimately embrace what he described as a path to “peace and prosperity.” His comments came just hours after Netanyahu stressed that Israel is not a party to the agreement and still does not know its full terms.

Addressing President Donald Trump’s recent public criticism of Netanyahu, Vance sought to downplay the growing rift, saying disagreements between close allies are normal. But his remarks are likely to deepen questions over whether Washington is trying to pressure Jerusalem into accepting an agreement Israeli leaders have repeatedly warned could endanger the country’s security.