The administration reversed its diplomatic posture toward Tehran after previously noting progress toward an agreement earlier in the week. President Donald Trump declared on social media that talks are unnecessary, pointing to control over the Strait of Hormuz and billions in seized funds. Vice President JD Vance was subsequently removed from the negotiation track and assigned to address domestic issues in Democrat-led areas.
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The administration has officially ended diplomatic negotiations aimed at reaching a polit…: The administration has officially ended diplomatic negotiations aimed at reaching a political settlement with Iran.
The White House claims major economic and geographical leverage through frozen Iranian fu…: The White House claims major economic and geographical leverage through frozen Iranian funds and the Strait of Hormuz.
Vice President JD Vance will no longer serve as an international mediator in the ongoing…: Vice President JD Vance will no longer serve as an international mediator in the ongoing conflict.
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Trump sidelines Vance from Iran talks, says no need to negotiate
12 November 2026 21:12 GMT
President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US is no longer interested in negotiations with Iran, as he appeared to sideline his own vice president, JD Vance, who has tried to position himself as a mediator in the war.
“We don’t need a deal with Iran. Those days have long since passed…We’ve got their money, Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and we’ve got their Strait!” Trump wrote on social media, referring to the Hormuz waterway.
Trump’s statement is a flip-flop of his comments earlier this week saying that there was “momentum” for a political settlement with Iran and that negotiations were ongoing.
He appeared to relegate Vance to handling a new domestic file of what he called the “corrupt disasters” of Democrat-run cities and states.
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