United States — United States Department of Defense & JD Vance
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International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon would execute any retaliation orders, but legality of standing orders is questioned.
JD Vance: Vance would become commander in chief if Trump is killed and would decide on retaliation, potentially following or altering Trump's orders.
Jul 11, 2026 · 24 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> carried out 'defensive' strikes on Iran>>> during the ceasefire, complicating peace talks and demonstrating the ongoing military tensions.
JD Vance: JD Vance, as the US Vice President, has been involved in the negotiations, suggesting that general terms on Iran's nuclear program could be struck. His statements offer insights into the US negotiating position and the potential scope of the deal.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> carried out 'defensive' strikes on Iran>>> during the ceasefire, complicating peace talks and demonstrating the ongoing military tensions.
JD Vance: As US Vice President, JD Vance has provided updates on the progress of negotiations, expressing optimism about a potential deal while acknowledging that some language points are still being worked out.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
Business
United States — United States Department of Defense: Potential customer for Cathedral's AI cyber capabilities; Kliger previously served as chief data officer at the Pentagon.
JD Vance: Vice President who advocated for Elez's reinstatement at DOGE.
Jul 22, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon manages the war effort, facing budget shortfalls and requests for supplemental funding.
JD Vance: Vance, as Vice President, briefed Cassidy on the Iran deal.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> has reached agreements with seven AI companies, excluding Anthropic>>>, to deploy advanced AI capabilities on its classified networks, following Anthropic>>>'s refusal to allow its AI models for military use.
JD Vance: JD Vance>>>, Vice President of the United States>>>, has invoked the 'just war' theory to defend the Iran war, a doctrine explicitly repudiated by Pope Leo XVI>>> in his encyclical.
May 16, 2026 · 262 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon condemned Greene's comments as 'disgusting' and defended Hegseth.
JD Vance: Vance claimed Israeli officials manipulate U.S. opinion to prolong the war.
Jul 20, 2026 · 12 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: Oversees military operations and munitions stockpiles; its reassessment of strategy reflects the challenges of the prolonged war.
JD Vance: Vice President, part of key national security discussions; his alignment with Caine's views may influence Trump's decisions.
Jul 31, 2026 · 15 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has reported the cost of the war with Iran to be $29 billion, highlighting the financial burden of the conflict.
JD Vance: As US Vice President, JD Vance met with Qatar's leader to discuss Pakistani-led peace efforts, indicating US engagement in diplomatic solutions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense did not immediately provide details on the deployment of forces for 'Project Freedom'.
JD Vance: JD Vance, the Vice President, defended Donald Trump's remarks as a 'misrepresentation' and faulted the Biden administration for the inflation problem, despite the current inflation rate being higher than when Donald Trump took office.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon did not comment on the pause but is involved in military planning. Spokesman Parnell stated the military has everything it needs.
JD Vance: Vance raised concerns about escalating the war during a United States — White House meeting, contributing to the decision to pause strikes.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The DoD is involved in assessing technology transfer and production options.
JD Vance: Vice President Vance reassured Zelenskyy that agreements would be honored, supporting diplomatic continuity.
Apr 20, 2026 · 131 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense is the government agency where Pete Hegseth serves as Secretary, and it is the entity undergoing significant leadership changes and a sudden, unexplained meeting of its top officers.
JD Vance: JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, downplayed the significance of the meeting, stating it was not particularly unusual.
Sep 25, 2025 · 6 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has reported the cost of the war with Iran to be $29 billion, highlighting the financial burden of the conflict.
JD Vance: JD Vance>>>, the United States>>> Vice President, has been involved in the talks, contributing to the negotiation process between the United States>>> and Iran>>>.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense was mentioned in relation to previous statements about Iran's defenses, providing context for the current debate.
JD Vance: US Vice President JD Vance>>> has played a significant role in helping bridge remaining gaps in the negotiations, indicating that while progress has been made, some sticking points remain.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is managing the military campaign and has reported casualties and budget requests.
JD Vance: US Vice President Vance has described the US approach as a 'delicate diplomatic dance' and ruled out ground troops to topple Iran's government.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: Warned of interceptor depletion, influencing Trump's decision. Its readiness is critical.
JD Vance: US Vice President who met with Saudi officials and led earlier talks. His role is diplomatic.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of Defense: Graham supported additional defense funding; his death may complicate passage.
JD Vance: Attended the funeral as Vice President.
Jul 12, 2026 · 283 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon is a key engagement target for restoring defense cooperation mechanisms.
JD Vance: US Vice President; mentioned in photo caption as part of talks with Iranian officials.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: Pentagon delayed $400 million in Ukraine aid until 2029, drawing criticism.
JD Vance: Vance has warned Israel that Trump is its only friend; he attended the Netanyahu meeting and represents the administration's stance.
Jul 21, 2026 · 153 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> carried out 'defensive' strikes on Iran>>> during the ceasefire, complicating peace talks and demonstrating the ongoing military tensions.
JD Vance: JD Vance>>>, the U.S. Vice President, previously held face-to-face talks with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf>>> in Pakistan, contributing to the diplomatic process.
May 19, 2026 · 327 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon announced a six-month review of U.S. forces in European Union — Europe and cut assets available to NATO.
JD Vance: JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, stated that Washington was exploring ways to sell jets to Turkey while ensuring compliance with United States law.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense (Pentagon) released the third batch of UFO documents, detailing various sightings and investigations.
Jun 12, 2026 · 29 articles
International
United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense created the OPEN AI metals program, which the Trump administration aims to use for setting critical mineral prices.
Jun 15, 2026 · 34 articles
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