JD Vance brands ceasefire ‘fragile’ as he issues warning to Iran: ‘Do not mess with Donald Trump’

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8 Apr 2026 • 9:53 PM MYT
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  • JD Vance issued a warning to Iran following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
  • The truce, announced by Donald Trump, involves a temporary pause in attacks and Iran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Speaking at an election rally in Hungary, Mr Vance noted that while some Iranians responded favourably to the ceasefire, others were allegedly 'lying about its nature'.
  • Mr Vance urged Iran to cooperate with the US to bring the conflict to a close.
  • He cautioned that if Iran fails to 'negotiate in good faith', they would find that Donald Trump is 'not one to mess around with'.

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