President Donald Trump has announced that the United States is no longer seeking a deal to end the war with Iran, stating that the country does not need such an agreement. This shift occurs despite Trump's previous statements leading up to the midterm elections that a deal could be reached. The president suggested that the conflict could potentially end without a formal agreement.
As a result, Trump has directed Vice President JD Vance to cease his negotiations with Tehran and end his dealmaking efforts. This decision follows reports by the Wall Street Journal that Vance had held face-to-face talks with a top Iranian security official, having previously spearheaded the efforts to restart negotiations.
The president has ordered Vance to redirect his complete and total attention toward domestic politics. Specifically, the vice president is now tasked with focusing on alleged fraud, corruption, and crime taking place in Democrat-run cities and states throughout the U.S. This directive comes as Vance has distanced himself from Trump's war following a Republican rout by Democrats in the midterm elections.