How does Iran view shift in US approach after JD Vance ordered away?

Washington believes maritime blockade, overland border disruptions, air restrictions and isolating sanctions are working. Tehran, Iran – Decision-makers in Iran are now considering the implications of Vice President JD Vance’s removal from the Iran file to focus on domestic issues, which analysts say could increase the chances of conflict between the two sides.

Vance has been the US’s chief negotiator in talks with Iran, but US President Donald Trump told him to direct his focus on alleged Democratic “corruption”, according to a post by Trump on Truth Social on Thursday. He added that a deal with Iran was no longer a priority for the government.

The vice president is believed to be viewed by Tehran as one of the more pragmatic figures in the Trump administration since the US and Israel launched their surprise war on Iran on February 28. But the move may also serve Israel, which is reportedly eager for Trump to launch new strikes against Iran , after Vance blamed the Republicans’ humiliating defeat in the midterms on the war .