Trump orders VP Vance to abandon Iran negotiations despite saying withdrawal
Trump redirected Vice President Vance from Iran negotiations to fight corruption in Democratic cities.
Trump posted on Truth Social Friday that Vance should shift focus to fighting corruption and crime in Democratic states, declaring: 'We don't need a deal with Iran. Those days have long since passed.'
Trump claimed the US already controls Iran's resources and the Hormuz Strait. Trump said hours later in a radio interview that he would view leaving Iran's current regime in power as a 'defeat'.
He might resume military strikes if needed. The mixed signals come as diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran have picked up pace.
Both nations are negotiating a sensitive agreement that could prevent all-out war. Vance had struggled in his role leading negotiations.
He recently blamed the war for Republicans' midterm losses.
- US controls Iran's money and the Strait
- Trump's claim
- Hugh Hewitt
- Radio interviewer
- War caused Republicans' midterm losses
- Vance's public blame
Why it mattersTrump's sudden shift signals major uncertainty over US Iran policy. It could damage a fragile diplomatic breakthrough.
AustraliaAny escalation in US-Iran conflict affects global oil prices, regional stability, and Australian defence positioning in the Middle East.
Corroborated byThe Sydney Morning Herald
