# Trump says US does not ‘need a deal with Iran’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-says-us-does-not-need-a-deal-with-iran/
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:50:36+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T21:51:51+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-us-iran-war-deal-vance-6547086
- Topics: Americas, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump says the US does not need an Iran deal.
- He redirects Vance from reported talks to anti-fraud work.
- War and Strait of Hormuz disruption have raised energy costs.

## Summary

Donald Trump said the US does not need a deal with Iran and told Vice President JD Vance to focus on domestic anti-fraud efforts rather than negotiations. The remarks appeared to reverse reports that Trump had authorised Vance to explore talks, adding uncertainty over prospects for ending the war.

Trump claimed the US had Iran’s money and control of the Strait, without further explanation in the article. Oil prices rose and US stock futures fell after his post. The conflict began with US-Israeli strikes in late February; Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted energy supplies and pushed up fuel costs, contributing to Republican losses in November’s midterm elections.

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