U.S. Vice President JD Vance says that some members of the Israeli government attempted to influence U.S. public opinion against a U.S. deal aimed at ending the war with Iran. Speaking in a podcast episode with Joe Rogan that is published Wednesday, Vance characterizes the effort as lobbying or sway aimed at making Americans oppose the proposed agreement. His remarks come amid a broader public rift between the United States and Israel, with Vance’s criticisms of Israeli government policy having drawn attention earlier. The comments are framed by outlets as part of an ongoing discussion over how the two governments coordinate on Middle East policy, particularly regarding Iran. Vance is widely viewed as a potential future U.S. presidential candidate, which adds salience to his statements in the context of domestic U.S. politics and public debate. Both sources report the same core claim: Vance alleges Israeli officials sought to shape American public opinion about the Iran-related deal, and he connects the statement to prior criticism of Israeli policy.