Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:01pm on 12 Nov 2026,Thursday International
US President Donald Trump has declared that Washington no longer needs a diplomatic agreement with Iran, claiming the United States already has significant financial and strategic leverage over Tehran, including control of the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth Social post on November 12, Trump said he had directed Vice-President JD Vance to focus on alleged crime and corruption in Democratic-led states instead of Iran negotiations. The move follows reports that Vance was considering direct talks with a senior Iranian security official. Trump's announcement signals a shift in Washington's diplomatic approach amid the ongoing conflict. (PC: AP)
