Qatar 'snubs' JD Vance on camera, hugs Shehbaz Sharif instead at US-Iran talks in Switzerland
The viral image showed a CAC card with a woman’s photo in Vance’s lap, fueling online questions about the meeting’s symbolism.
- At US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, a widely circulated video appears to show Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani greeting Shehbaz Sharif while seemingly overlooking Vice President JD Vance, prompting social media users to label it a diplomatic snub.
- These diplomatic discussions aim to build on a fragile ceasefire framework between the US and Iran. President Donald Trump warned Sunday that he would hit Iran "very hard" if its Lebanon-based proxies do not stop causing trouble.
- A photograph posted Sunday shows Vice President Vance typing on a laptop with a Common Access Card inserted, sparking speculation among onlookers because the ID card's photo appears to depict a woman rather than Vance.
- Journalist Caroline Orr Bueno questioned the photograph's symbolism, stating "There is 100% a read-between-the-lines message being sent." Media outlet MeidasTouch highlighted the notable absence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio from the high-stakes talks.
- Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast, questioned Qatar's involvement in the negotiations, noting the nation is not a signatory to the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.
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Onlookers zero in on odd detail from JD Vance photo: '100% a message being sent'
Amid the ongoing negotiations in Switzerland between Washington and Tehran, Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani shared a photograph of himself and Vice President JD Vance on social media, and an odd detail in the image sparked a wave of speculation among onlookers.Post...
Qatar PM appears to snub JD Vance at US-Iran peace talks
This is the awkward moment JD Vance appears to be snubbed by Qatar’s prime minister during the US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland. The clip, from Sunday (21 June), shows Qatari prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, walking past Vance without acknowledging him to greet Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif as Vance looks on. Vance appears to try and prompt a conversation by saying, “Hey,” though the Qatari leader appears momentarily conf…
The Awkward Diplomacy: Snubs, Humiliation & Walkouts Mar Iran-US Zurich Talks; Pakistan President Left Sweating
Zurich: The high-stakes 'diplomatic' talks between senior American and Iranian representatives in Zurich, Switzerland, on Sunday were complicated by several uncomfortable and awkward moments. Several humiliating moments from the peace talks is going viral on social media.Qatar PM
Did Qatar PM snub JD Vance? Awkward moment at US-Iran talks sparks buzz
An awkward exchange involving Qatar’s prime minister and JD Vance marked the opening of the US-Iran talks in Switzerland. The incident and Iran’s early gestures underscored the difficult mood around the new negotiations.
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