Watch live: Vance leads White House briefing as Iran negotiations linger
President Trump on Monday said he would hold off on fresh strikes against Tehran at the request of Gulf allies — though he has not backed off on threats. Vance’s turn at the podium comes two weeks after Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who like the vice president has been floated as a potential 2028 contender — covered for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is currently on maternity leave. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
- ▪President Trump on Monday said he would hold off on fresh strikes against Tehran at the request of Gulf allies — though he has not backed off on threats.
- ▪Vance’s turn at the podium comes two weeks after Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who like the vice president has been floated as a potential 2028 contender — covered for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is currently on mat
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- ▪ Watch: Vance takes questions on Iran, "anti-weaponization fund," more at White House briefing — CBS News — Top
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Video Watch live: Vance leads White House briefing as Iran negotiations linger Comments: by The Hill Staff - 05/19/26 12:52 PM ET Comments: Link copied by The Hill Staff - 05/19/26 12:52 PM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING Vice President Vance will brief reporters from the White House on Tuesday afternoon as U.S.-Iran negotiations appear to falter amid the shaky ceasefire. President Trump on Monday said he would hold off on fresh strikes against Tehran at the request of Gulf allies — though he has not backed off on threats. Vance’s turn at the podium comes two weeks after Secretary of State Marco Rubio — who like the vice president has been floated as a potential 2028 contender — covered for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is currently on maternity leave.
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