Trump Redirects Vance From Iran Talks to Fraud Probes

President Donald Trump said the United States no longer needs a deal with Iran and redirected Vice President JD Vance from efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict toward investigating alleged crime and corruption in Democratic-led states and cities. Trump cited Minnesota, California and Illinois, claiming billions of dollars are stolen and could be recovered to help balance the federal budget, but offered no evidence. Vance had reportedly been considering renewed face-to-face talks with Iranian officials, though further negotiations remain uncertain; Iran has sought sanctions relief, an end to the U.S. blockade and release of frozen assets, while U.S. officials have rejected key demands. Trump has not clarified how he intends to end the conflict, and reports describe uncertainty over whether the administration will pursue further military action or another approach. Oil prices rose and stocks fell amid renewed uncertainty, according to one report.