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Trump Denies Directing JD Vance to Start Peace Talks

Published 3h ago · Latest report 40m ago · Diplomacy

Affects United States and Iran · Covered in 3 countries

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US President Donald Trump stated that Vice President JD Vance contacted Iran only to offer medical supplies.

United States President Donald Trump rejected reports that he instructed Vice President JD Vance to initiate peace negotiations with Iran. Trump clarified that the outreach was intended to offer medical supplies to Tehran instead. He addressed reporters at Joint Base Andrews regarding the diplomatic communication.

The clarificationTrump made his remarks in response to media questions while at Joint Base Andrews.
The approvalTrump confirmed he did authorize Vice President JD Vance to contact Iranian officials about humanitarian assistance.

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Washington ExaminerTrump rejects reports he directed Vance to initiate peace talks with Iran40m ago · open ↗

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Why it matters

Relations between Washington and Tehran have remained severely strained for years, making any reported diplomatic contact a subject of intense global scrutiny.

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What outlets agree on

Both reports agree that US President Donald Trump authorized Vice President JD Vance to reach out to Iran, but Trump stated this was for medical supplies rather than peace talks.

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