Trump Removes Vance from Iran Talks, Signals Hardline Stance
US President Mr. Donald Trump has removed Vice President Mr. JD Vance from negotiations with Iran, asking him to focus on various domestic issues in the United States. Mr. Trump has also said that there is no need for a deal with Iran.
The information was reported in several news outlets on Thursday (November 12). Mr. Trump’s latest remarks indicate a hardening of his stance on Iran.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Mr. Trump wrote, “We don’t need a deal with Iran.” He claimed that the United States had already achieved significant success in the war and did not need to secure a huge amount of money from Iran.
Mr. Trump has instructed Mr. Vance to focus on domestic issues in the United States. In particular, he has asked him to work on allegations of corruption and crime in various Democratic-led states and cities. Mr. Vance had previously played an important role in negotiations over Iran. However, his removal does not mean that the United States has announced an end to all diplomatic efforts.
In a recent interview with broadcaster Mr. Hugh Hewitt, Mr. Trump said he could not rule out the possibility of resuming military operations against Iran. He even suggested that strikes could be launched immediately if necessary. However, in the same interview, he said he did not see the need for military action at that moment.
Mr. Trump also said that leaving the White House while Iran’s current leadership remained in power would be considered a defeat for him. He also commented on Mr. Vance, saying that the vice president should have been more explicit in stating that he would resume the war against Iran if given the opportunity.
Meanwhile, Mr. Vance has said that the Iran war contributed to the Republicans’ poor performance in the US midterm elections. The rise in energy prices caused by the war is believed to have fuelled voter dissatisfaction. Mr. Trump, however, has maintained his position in support of the decision to launch military operations against Iran.
Sources: Reuters, CNN and The Guardian.
