U.S. Vice President JD Vance is on standby to engage in negotiations with Iran, contingent upon the success of unofficial discussions that may lead to direct talks with Iranian officials.
Currently, the negotiations are being led by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law. However, sources indicate that Vance could join the talks if progress is made by the emissaries.
The prospect of Vance’s involvement underscores the U.S. commitment to finding a resolution, especially amid Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent statements about unprecedented military actions against Iran expected in the coming days.
Throughout this period, Vance has largely remained in the background. According to a second source, he has occasionally communicated with intermediaries.
Politico notes that Vance was among the last officials in the Trump administration to express support for military strikes on social media, and he has generally avoided television appearances during the initial weekends of the conflict.
Despite this, the White House has dismissed any suggestions that Vance has been inactive during the early stages of the conflict. The publication acknowledges that Vance participated in public events and responded to media inquiries in the weeks following the initial strikes, including an interview with Fox News on March 2, just three days after the first military actions.
Vice President JD Vance is poised to enter negotiations with Iran if preliminary discussions yield positive results. His potential involvement highlights the U.S. administration's efforts to address escalating tensions, despite ongoing military threats from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.