US senator and vice‑presidential candidate JD Vance has charged an Israeli ‘security apparatus’ and parts of US intelligence of being connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
Vance denounced the Trump administration’s handling of Epstein‑related documents, saying officials ‘mishandled’ their approach.
He further asserted that government insiders tried to influence US policy on the Iran nuclear deal.
Both pushed for a diplomatic solution as US and Iranian forces clashed in strikes on July 16 2026.
The remarks were covered by Al Jazeera, NBC, CNN and Reuters.