U.S. Vice President JD Vance drew criticism after referring to representatives of Iran’s regime as “great leaders” during a summit meeting. The remark was made in a room that included Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
The article says both men are among those responsible for the massacre of protesters in Iran. It presents Vance’s wording as part of a broader pattern of statements that have angered critics.
The publication also notes that Vance recently claimed Israel is isolated from the world and that only President Donald Trump is a true friend of the country. No further details were given about the summit itself or any response from the Iranian delegation.