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VP Vance Backs Orbán, Calls U.S.-Iran Truce "Fragile"

4/11/2026

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance spoke in Budapest on April 7, 2026, endorsing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reelection ahead of April 12, 2026 Hungarian elections.
Vance described the U.S.-Iran ceasefire as a "fragile truce," noting Iran's foreign minister responded positively while others in Iran are "lying" about the deal.
He said the United States maintains leverage over Iran, though U.S. President Donald Trump advised against using these tools.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance spoke in Budapest on April 7, 2026, endorsing Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's reelection ahead of April 12, 2026 Hungarian elections.
Vance described the U.S.-Iran ceasefire as a "fragile truce," noting Iran's foreign minister responded positively while others in Iran are "lying" about the deal.
He said the United States maintains leverage over Iran, though U.S. President Donald Trump advised against using these tools.