In Trump's shadow, Vance becomes face of Iran deal

US Vice-President JD Vance is facing political pressure while defending a controversial US-Iran deal. Despite his efforts, he has been overshadowed by President Trump and faces criticism from within his own party.
Why it matters
The internal friction regarding the Iran deal highlights deep divisions within the Republican party and challenges for the current administration.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Vance said Trump was joking when he said he might blame him
The article reports on internal administration tensions and political optics using neutral, descriptive language.
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