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Trump Dismisses Iran Talks as UFC Fight Takes Center Stage

4/12/2026

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On April 12, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump attended a UFC fight in Miami as Iran peace talks collapsed.
Vice President JD Vance reported negotiations ended after 15 hours because Tehran refused to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
Trump dismissed the talks as unimportant, saying, "I don’t care," before arriving at the Kaseya Center to greet podcaster Joe Rogan and sit beside Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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On April 12, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump attended a UFC fight in Miami as Iran peace talks collapsed.
Vice President JD Vance reported negotiations ended after 15 hours because Tehran refused to abandon its nuclear weapons program.
Trump dismissed the talks as unimportant, saying, "I don’t care," before arriving at the Kaseya Center to greet podcaster Joe Rogan and sit beside Secretary of State Marco Rubio.