Reports emerge of tense phone call between J.D. Vance and Benjamin Netanyahu

According to a report by Axios, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance engaged in a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Vance reportedly accused Netanyahu of misleading the Trump administration regarding the feasibility of a quick war and regime change in Iran. As a lead U.S. negotiator for a potential ceasefire, alongside Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Vance is tasked with managing U.S. efforts to end the conflict, which he expects to continue for several more weeks. U.S. officials claim that Israeli sources are attempting to undermine Vance by spreading rumors that Iran prefers him as a negotiator due to his perceived flexibility. Conversely, sources within Vance's circle suggest that these reports are part of an Israeli influence operation designed to portray him as too soft on the regime. Axios notes that there is currently no direct evidence to confirm the existence of such an organized Israeli campaign. Vance has historically been a critic of indefinite foreign wars.