Trump Denies Directing Vance to Initiate Peace Talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump stated at Joint Base Andrews that he did not instruct Vice President JD Vance to start peace talks with Iran. He clarified that their communication was focused on providing medical supplies to Iran, which he said needs assistance for its people.

First reported

2026-10-29 00:51 (7 d ago)

Last update

2026-10-29 08:26 (6 d ago)

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1. Middle East Eye outlet 00:51 · 7 d ago
   US President Donald Trump denies directing Vice President JD Vance to initiate peace talks with Iran, stating the communication was about medical supplies.
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2. Google News – Iran (EN) wire 03:59 · 7 d ago
   Donald Trump denies directing Vance to start peace talks with Iran.
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3. أخبار جوجل – إيران wire 08:26 · 6 d ago
   Donald Trump denies assigning Vance to resume peace negotiations with Iran.
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4. أخبار جوجل – إيران wire 08:26 · 6 d ago
   Donald Trump denies assigning Vance to resume peace negotiations with Iran.
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