U.S. no longer needs Iran deal – Trump | 12 Nov 2026 | Washington no longer needs a deal with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump has declared. He has directed Vice President J.D. Vance to focus instead on alleged corruption and crime in Democratic-run states and cities. The announcement follows Vance’s criticism of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which he blamed for Republicans’ defeat in last week’s midterm [so-called] elections. On Wednesday, the vice president questioned whether the conflict had been worth its cost. Vance had previously pursued diplomatic efforts to end the war and reportedly favored reaching an agreement with Tehran over continued military pressure.