Trump sidelines Vance from Iran talks, says no need to negotiate

Trump sidelines Vance from Iran talks, says no need to negotiate Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 11/12/2026 - 19:06 Vance was trying to meet senior Iranian officials for peace talks before his boss told him to 'focus on crime' US Vice President JD Vance speaks during an event kicking off 'National Veterans' Small Business Week' in Washington, DC, on 9 November 2026 (Oliver Contreras/AFP) Off President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US is no longer interested in negotiations with Iran, as he appeared to sidel