U.S. Vice President JD Vance weighed in on the confusion surrounding a potential ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel, casting doubt on the consistency of Tehran’s messaging.
“What the Iranians say publicly and privately sometimes can be very different,” Vance said, signaling that the Biden administration is aware of discrepancies between Iran’s official statements and its behind-the-scenes communications.
His remarks came shortly after President Donald Trump announced what he described as a finalized ceasefire agreement between the two countries, expected to take effect within hours. While Trump expressed optimism and congratulated both sides, senior Iranian officials denied that any ceasefire proposal had been received and warned of further retaliatory attacks.
The contrasting narratives have raised questions about the viability of the truce and whether diplomatic channels are aligned with public declarations.
Vice President Vance emphasized that the U.S. continues to monitor the situation closely, relying not only on public statements but also on private diplomatic signals and intelligence. He did not confirm whether indirect communications with Iran were ongoing but suggested that public denials may not reflect the full scope of negotiations behind closed doors.
