US vice president accuses Israeli officials of trying to undermine US-Iran diplomacy as fighting intensifies – Азия-Плюс

US Vice President JD Vance accused certain Israeli government members of attempting to influence American public opinion to undermine the Trump administration's diplomatic efforts with Iran and prolong the military conflict. Speaking on July 15, Vance claimed there was a "discreet and well-funded campaign" to derail negotiations, personally targeting him. This public criticism comes amid escalating US-Iran hostilities, with the US military conducting its sixth consecutive night of strikes against Iran on July 17, targeting bridges and infrastructure, which Iran reported killed at least seven people. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US allies and military positions in the region. Concurrently, a US House vote on July 15, though rejecting an amendment to block $3.3 billion in aid to Israel, revealed growing divisions in Washington regarding support for the Israeli government.