Donald Trump said the United States no longer needs a deal with Iran
Donald Trump said the United States no longer needs a deal with Iran and redirected JD Vance from pursuing negotiations to domestic priorities, including fighting corruption and crime in Democratic-controlled cities and states. Ynetnews reported that Trump did not say he was halting indirect talks between American and Iranian officials through mediators.
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Trump also said the United States had Iran’s money, which he described as “hundreds of billions of dollars,” and the Strait of Hormuz.
Ynetnews reported Vance had recently supported possible face-to-face talks with Iranian representatives. Dawn, citing The Wall Street Journal, reported Vance sent a letter in October to Mohsen Rezaei, Iran’s secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, requesting a meeting.
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- Ynetnews — Trump sidelines Vance from Iran talks, says US no longer needs a deal
- The Jerusalem Post — Donald Trump: US has Iran's money, doesn't need deal anymore
- Dawn — Live Updates: War returns to Iran with Israel, US strikes
- jfeed.com — Trump Cancels Iran Meetings, Redirects Vance to Domestic Issues