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Politics · November 12, 2026

Trump says US doesn’t need Iran deal

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On November 12, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that the United States no longer requires a deal with Iran and redirected Vice President JD Vance to focus on domestic issues. In a Truth Social post, the President instructed Vance to priorities investigating alleged 'Massive Corruption and Crime' in Democratic-led cities and states, such as Minnesota, California, and Illinois. Vance had previously been serving as the lead negotiator in efforts to end the conflict with Iran. Following the announcement, Vance attended an Oval Office meeting on the war alongside top national security officials, though the President suggested the U.S. could walk away from negotiations while retaining control over significant assets.

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  • President Trump stated that the U.S. does not need a deal with Iran.
  • Trump instructed Vice President JD Vance to shift his focus from Iran negotiations to domestic issues.
  • The new directive for Vance involves investigating alleged corruption and crime in Democratic-run cities and states.
  • Vance has been a lead figure in recent talks regarding Iran.
  • Trump made these assertions in a post on Truth Social on Thursday.

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  • Trump claimed the U.S. possesses 'Hundreds of Billions of Dollars' and control of 'their Strait' as reasons a deal is unnecessary.
  • Vance attended an Oval Office meeting on the war with Trump and other top officials after the public statement.
  • Trump specifically mentioned Minnesota, California, and Illinois as examples of 'poorly run' states.
  • Vance previously attributed Republican midterm losses to the ongoing war with Iran.
  • Vance was reportedly considering face-to-face talks with a top Iranian security official prior to the shift.
  • Trump suggested that without a U.S. deal, Gulf allies might have to reach their own terms with Iran.

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