PoliticsTrump says US does not need Iran deal, tells Vance to focus at home
Trump said the US does not need an agreement with Iran and directed Vice President JD Vance to concentrate on domestic issues instead of negotiations with Tehran.
Vice President of the United States
Vice President of the United States (2025–)
| Born | 1984-08-02 · Middletown, Ohio |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | Ohio State University (BA) Yale University (JD) |
| Occupation | Politician, Author |
| Military service | United States Marine Corps · 2003–2007 · Corporal · 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing · Iraq War |
| Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal |
Portrait: Emily J. Higgins · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
The latest five surveys as each pollster published them, compiled by VoteHub (CC BY 4.0) and retrieved 2026-11-13. We only display them — no calculation, weighting or editing. A single survey often reports all adults and registered voters separately, so the same pollster and dates can appear twice; where approve and disapprove add up to less than 100%, the rest were unsure or did not answer.
| Pollster | Dates | Sample | Approve | Disapprove |
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| CNN/SSRS2026-09-16 – 2026-09-17 adults · 1,206 | 2026-09-16 – 2026-09-17 | adults · 1,206 | 36% | 63% |
| Global Strategy Group2026-06-04 – 2026-06-08 registered voters · 1,000 | 2026-06-04 – 2026-06-08 | registered voters · 1,000 | 40% | 54% |
| Quinnipiac University2026-05-14 – 2026-05-18 registered voters · 1,106 | 2026-05-14 – 2026-05-18 | registered voters · 1,106 | 39% | 54% |
| Ipsos2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28 adults · 2,560 | 2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28 | adults · 2,560 | 35% | 48% |
| Ipsos2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28 registered voters · 2,059 | 2026-04-24 – 2026-04-28 | registered voters · 2,059 | 39% | 49% |
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.

Vice President JD Vance played down the scope of the Iran conflict, saying he would not call it a war because major combat operations ended several weeks ago, despite recent military strikes.
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Bloomberg Television

U.S. Vice President JD Vance comments on Iran and interest rates as investors shift their attention to the August jobs report scheduled for release Friday.
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CNBC

Vice President JD Vance played down the scale of the Iran conflict, saying he would not call it a “war” because major combat operations ended several weeks ago. His characterization comes as military strikes in the region have recently intensified and could trigger a midterm backlash.
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Bloomberg News

US Vice President JD Vance says the escalating conflict with Iran does not amount to a “war”, despite recent US retaliatory strikes and reports of civilian deaths. He says Washington is investigating Iran’s claim that a US strike hit a wedding party, while expressing doubt about Iranian state-media reports. The White House says talks remain possible if Tehran stops attacks on commercial shipping in the region.
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As the war in Iran enters its seventh month and attacks intensify, Vice President JD Vance said he would not call the conflict a war.
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ABC News

Vice President Vance said the ongoing conflict with Iran should not be called a war, pointing out that major combat operations ended months ago.
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NBC News

JD Vance says he would not describe the situation involving Iran as a war. The program also covers voters’ cost-of-living concerns and a call from Ukraine’s presidential sanctions policy commissioner for Congress to pass a broad Russia sanctions bill immediately.
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Bloomberg Television

Vice President JD Vance said he is “extremely skeptical” of Iran’s claim that a US attack struck a wedding party, during a White House press briefing.
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Fox News

US Vice President JD Vance said Chinese authorities have responded to some Washington requests linked to its recently declared “economic war” on Iran. He said China appeared willing to cooperate on isolating Iran, while acknowledging it had not done everything the US asked. China’s Commerce Ministry said Beijing would resist US sanctions on trade with Iran.
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Vice President Vance said the ongoing conflict with Iran does not amount to a war, arguing that major combat operations ended months ago. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on his remarks.
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NBC News
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Trump said the US does not need an agreement with Iran and directed Vice President JD Vance to concentrate on domestic issues instead of negotiations with Tehran.
Trump said Thursday he wanted Vice President JD Vance to devote his “complete and total attention” to crime and corruption in Democratic-run US cities, arguing that this could save more money than a deal with Iran.
The Wall Street Journal reports that President Donald Trump recently told advisers he did not object to Vice President JD Vance’s efforts to restart direct talks with Tehran over resolving the conflict. Vance sent Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei a letter in October proposing a meeting. No meeting has been agreed, though discussions continue through intermediaries. Iran’s foreign minister previously said no meeting was planned and reports of one were baseless.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance spoke at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Wednesday for Veterans Day. Vance praised the gathered soldiers and veterans, while Trump lauded members of the U.S. armed forces and addressed the ongoing war with Iran.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US economic campaign against Iran was effective enough to make large-scale military operations unnecessary, and urged G7 allies to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said further strikes were unlikely, while Vice President JD Vance favours a deal. US-Iran negotiations have largely stalled for months as Washington maintains sanctions and a blockade of Iranian ports.

After the midterm rout, Trump and Vance confront the Iran war. Trump is not making it easier for the potential 2028 presidential contender to distance himself from it.
Vance is reportedly leading a low-profile push for a new agreement between the United States and Iran. He said the Iran war was the main reason Republicans were repudiated in this week's US midterm elections.

Vice President JD Vance’s messaging about Iran after the midterms diverged from President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, prompting discussion about Vance’s loyalty and soul-searching within the Republican Party.

US media reported limited US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday evening, while Iranian state media said explosions were heard there. The strikes were described as defensive and reportedly targeted surface-to-air missiles used against US assets. JD Vance said he was optimistic about the prospects for a negotiated settlement with Iran.

The U.S. military carried out attacks on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, even as the Trump administration played down the risks of war. Vance expressed hope for a negotiated settlement with Tehran.
