The official account of U.S. Vice President JD Vance on social media platform X mistakenly published a post commemorating the Armenian Genocide before promptly deleting it. This post was shared during Vance's visit to Armenia as part of a diplomatic mission aimed at reinforcing the peace agreement he helped broker between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This recognition, however, contradicted the position of Turkey, a key U.S. ally in the region, creating a potential diplomatic dilemma for the Biden administration.

Vance's trip included a visit to the Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial in Yerevan, marking the first time a sitting U.S. Vice President has visited Armenia. The visit was seen as a gesture of support to the Armenian people, particularly in the context of ongoing tensions with Azerbaijan. The post on Vance's account called for honoring the victims of the 1915 genocide, reflecting a change in the narrative often associated with U.S. political figures and their acknowledgment of historical events related to Armenia.

The incident highlights the complex interplay of diplomacy, historical recognition, and alliances in U.S. foreign policy. The swift deletion of the post shows the challenges faced by the Biden administration in balancing its relationship with Turkey while addressing historical grievances of the Armenian community. This situation may have lasting implications on diplomatic relations in the Caucasus region as the U.S. seeks to play a mediating role between these two nations.