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President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US does not need a deal with Iran, directing Vice President JD Vance, who has led negotiation efforts, to focus on other tasks, including domestic corruption. Trump wrote on Truth Social that "we do not need an agreement with Iran," adding that "that era is long past" and that the US has secured billions of their money and controls the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Chosun Ilbo and Dong-A Ilbo. This marks a sharp reversal from the negotiation stance, with Kyunghyang Shinmun noting Trump instructed Vance to concentrate on rooting out corruption in Democratic areas. Korean outlets frame this as a shift from talks to potential renewed strikes, with Chosun Ilbo asking if this signals a resumption of attacks. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday there is "no need" for major combat operations against Iran, as economic sanctions are working effectively, per Korea Times. Iranian security chief Moh... stated Iran will not allow enriched nuclear material to leave the country and warned of consequences for any new US strikes, as reported by Korea Times.