Trump Pulls JD Vance From Iran Talks, Declares US No Longer Needs a Deal With Tehran
U.S. President Donald Trump has directed Vice President JD Vance to shift his focus away from negotiations with Iran, declaring that Washington no longer needs to reach an agreement with Tehran as the conflict continues.
In a Truth Social post on November 12, Trump stated: “We don’t need a deal with Iran. Those days have long since passed!” He also claimed that the United States holds significant leverage over Tehran, saying Washington has control over Iranian funds and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Trump instructed Vance to devote his “complete and total attention” to addressing alleged crime and corruption in Democratic-run cities and states across the United States, effectively removing him from his previous diplomatic assignment.
The move comes after Vance had played a central role in efforts to negotiate an end to the eight-month conflict, including leading U.S. talks with Iranian representatives in Pakistan earlier this year. Those negotiations produced a temporary memorandum that collapsed within weeks.
The announcement also follows reports that Vance was considering a possible face-to-face meeting with a senior Iranian security official to explore renewed diplomatic discussions. Reuters said it had not independently confirmed the reported meeting.
Trump’s latest remarks signal a major shift in Washington’s public position toward negotiations, although they do not establish that every diplomatic channel with Iran has been formally closed.
With the Strait of Hormuz remaining a critical strategic pressure point, the future of diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remains uncertain.