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VP Vance Claims Israeli-Funded Firm Targeted Iran Ceasefire

7/16/2026

Summary

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Vice President JD Vance said Brad Parscale’s firm Clock Tower X was paid by Israeli government elements to run a discreet, well-funded influence campaign against Iran negotiations.
Vance told Joe Rogan the Israeli-funded campaign targeted him and the ceasefire, which stays active as U.S. forces strike Iranian ships.
Vance argued the United States should treat Israel like other allies, accepting disagreements while keeping a normal partnership based on shared interests.

History

Historical Context

After President Jimmy Carter revived Middle-East diplomacy in 1977, he hosted Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin for 13 days of secret talks at Camp David in September 1978. Their accord led to the 1979 Egypt-Israel peace treaty, isolated Egypt from the Arab League and reshaped regional power balances, a legacy cited in today’s foreign-agent transparency debate.

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Story summary

Vice President JD Vance said Brad Parscale’s firm Clock Tower X was paid by Israeli government elements to run a discreet, well-funded influence campaign against Iran negotiations.
Vance told Joe Rogan the Israeli-funded campaign targeted him and the ceasefire, which stays active as U.S. forces strike Iranian ships.
Vance argued the United States should treat Israel like other allies, accepting disagreements while keeping a normal partnership based on shared interests.

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