Air Force Two

Air Force Two is the designation for any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the Vice President of the United States. Recently, the aircraft has been used by Vice President JD Vance, who is leading diplomatic efforts with Iran. Air Force Two is newsworthy because Vice President Vance recently led a U.S. delegation in marathon peace talks with Iran in Islamabad, Pakistan. These negotiations, lasting 21 hours, ultimately failed to produce an agreement, with both sides citing "excessive demands" from the other. The Vice President was also seen in front of Air Force Two in Budapest, Hungary, prior to the Pakistan talks. The use of Air Force Two highlights the Vice President's role in significant international negotiations, particularly concerning the ongoing tensions with Iran, and demonstrates the importance the U.S. places on these diplomatic efforts, even when unsuccessful.