Trump says US does not 'need a deal with Iran'
His comments come after reports by the Wall Street Journal of US Vice President JD Vance having face-to-face talks with a top Iranian security official.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States does not require a deal with Iran, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. In a tweet on his Truth Social platform, Trump directed Vice President JD Vance to concentrate solely on domestic anti-fraud efforts and not to engage in negotiations towards a resolution with Tehran.
The president emphasized that they possess Iran's money, hundreds of billions of dollars, and control over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's remarks follow reports that Vance had been considering face-to-face talks with a top Iranian security official, which would be an unprecedented move. Oil prices increased after Trump's social media comments, while Wall Street futures declined further.
The president's stance comes amid the Republican Party's significant losses in the recent midterm elections, with Democrats taking control of Congress. Anger over the ongoing conflict with Iran, which has led to soaring fuel prices in the United States, is believed to have contributed to voters' shifting away from the Republican Party.
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