Vance says Israeli campaign tried to sway US opinion against Iran diplomacy
US Vice President JD Vance has accused members of the Israeli government of funding a digital influence campaign to sway American public opinion against a US-brokered deal with Iran. Vance claims this effort is designed to keep the military conflict ongoing despite his diplomatic efforts.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant diplomatic rift between the US and Israel, suggesting that internal political factions in Israel are actively working to undermine US foreign policy.
The US vice president also said he faced ‘vicious’ personal attacks over his diplomatic outreach to end war.
The article reports on specific accusations made by a high-ranking official, citing both the official's claims and the context of the reported influence campaign.
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