Vice President JD Vance acknowledged in a CBS interview that Prime Minister Netanyahu made mistakes in how he worked with the US on Iran, but called him a 'good partner' and said the two countries will continue working together. Vance added that where US and Israeli interests diverge, Washington will advance America's interests.
US Vice President J.D. Vance weighed in on US-Israel coordination on Iran in a CBS interview, offering a mixed assessment. While he described Prime Minister Netanyahu as a 'good partner', he stated plainly that Netanyahu 'definitely made mistakes in several things' in how he worked with Washington on Iran.
The remarks come amid ongoing US-Israel tensions over Iran strategy. As The Zioneer reported over the past two days, Vance has repeatedly expressed confidence that a long-term nuclear deal with Iran is achievable and 'very close,' diverging from Israel's stated preference for a more aggressive posture. Netanyahu's office has insisted he and President Trump are 'fully coordinated,' but Vance's latest comments publicly acknowledge friction.
Vance stated that where interests diverge, the US will pursue its own priorities. The interview is the most explicit on-record acknowledgment of discord by a senior US official since the US military operation against Iran began.
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