Shea Levin · Nov 12, 2026
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President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed private doubts about his June agreement with Iran, questioning whether it allowed Tehran to rebuild its capabilities and generate oil revenues before the U.S. imposed its naval blockade.
Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance is leading renewed diplomatic efforts and considering a direct meeting with senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei, potentially in Qatar. Iran is demanding an end to the blockade, the release of frozen assets, and sanctions relief, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called the demands unrealistic. No meeting has been confirmed.

