As US President Donald Trump faced backlash, especially from pro-Israel politicians and advocates, for signing the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran, his deputy, JD Vance, went on a media blitz defending the agreement to end the months-long war.

Vance, who led the talks with Iran in Switzerland, used tough language against Israel over the latter’s public opposition to the MoU.

Unlike Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio avoided openly criticising Israel, America’s closest ally, and instead railed against the Iranian government.

Seemingly diverging comments from Vance and Rubio over the past week have sparked speculation on whether there are differences within the Trump administration.

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