US President Donald Trump has said the United States does not “need” a deal with Iran, and has reportedly directed Vice President JD Vance to shift his focus toward investigating alleged Democratic election fraud rather than pursuing diplomatic engagement with Tehran. The development was reported by the Dhaka Tribune.

Trump’s stance on Iran

According to the report, Trump has conveyed a clear message regarding his administration’s policy toward Iran, asserting that a separate agreement with Tehran is unnecessary under current circumstances. His remarks come at a time when The Wall Street Journal reported that Vice President JD Vance had been considering direct peace talks with Iranian officials.

Directive to Vance

The report indicates that Vance had explored the possibility of high-level diplomatic discussions with Iran. However, Trump has instructed him to abandon that track and concentrate on domestic matters, specifically an investigation into alleged electoral fraud by Democrats. The directive signals a potential divergence within the administration over Iran policy, according to analysts.

Bangladesh Pratidin report

A separate report from Bangladesh Pratidin noted that Trump does not currently wish to return to war with Iran. That report offers insight into Trump’s recent posture, suggesting that while he seeks to avoid military conflict, he is also not inclined toward a new diplomatic agreement at this time.

Next steps

It remains unclear what the next phase of US-Iran diplomatic relations will look like following Trump’s latest comments and his instructions to Vance. The remarks have sparked fresh discussion in international circles. No official response has yet been issued from Vance’s office regarding the matter.