Trump did not direct Vance to launch peace talks with Iran; Vance's outreach concerned medical supplies for Iran.

Open Claimed by Government of the United States on 28 October 2026.

Next check: 4 November 2026.

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President Donald Trump told reporters he had not directed Vice President JD Vance to launch peace talks with Iran, saying the outreach was about getting medical supplies into Iran.

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1. Origin of the claim Fox News Media · Unclassed origin: Donald Trump remarks to reporters, 28 Oct · published 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC
2. Origin of the claim CBS News Media · Unaffiliated origin: Donald Trump remarks to reporters, 28 Oct · published 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC

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