US Vice President JD Vance has rejected claims that foreign lobbying, including from Israel, dictates American policy toward Iran, asserting that Washington’s approach remains strictly aligned with national interests.
In a podcast interview with Joe Rogan, Vance addressed allegations of a well-funded campaign targeting him over negotiations with Tehran, insisting that such efforts have not swayed the administration’s strategy.
The remarks come as the Trump administration continues to navigate complex diplomatic pressures from its ally in Tel Aviv.
Vance previously issued a stark warning to Israel, urging the country not to undermine Washington’s diplomatic efforts with Iran.
His latest comments serve to reinforce the administration’s position that US policy is driven by domestic priorities rather than external political influence.
Markets have been closely monitoring developments in the region, with oil prices sensitive to any escalation or de-escalation in tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran.