BREAKING: Rift Erupts Inside Trump Team as US-Iran War and Peace Talks Intensify

Sharp divisions have reportedly emerged within the administration of Donald Trump over how to handle escalating tensions with Iran, as diplomacy and military pressure collide inside the White House Situation Room. According to reports citing Israeli media and diplomatic sources, Vice President JD Vance has openly pushed for continued negotiations with Tehran, while senior officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are advocating tougher pressure and possible military escalation. The internal disagreement surfaced during a high-level Situation Room meeting focused on Iran strategy and the future of the Middle East conflict. Vance reportedly argued that prolonged military engagement would worsen global inflation, deepen the energy crisis, and damage America’s international standing. He is said to have favored ending military operations and prioritizing domestic US concerns over another extended conflict abroad. Supporting Vance’s diplomatic approach were senior adviser Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff, both of whom reportedly encouraged negotiations with Tehran. However, Trump is believed to be frustrated with delays in talks and the lack of concrete progress. Sources claim the president criticized negotiators for giving Iran too much time while weakening Washington’s image globally. At the same time, reports suggest the US has sent Iran a major proposal that includes releasing $25 billion in frozen funds, easing restrictions around the Strait of Hormuz, and temporarily allowing Iranian oil exports. In return, Washington wants Iran to cap uranium enrichment at 3.67%, move enriched uranium stockpiles out of the country, and restrict most nuclear facilities. Iran is still reviewing the proposal, and uncertainty remains over whether diplomacy can succeed before tensions escalate further into military confrontation.