The White House's Deputy National Security Adviser, Baker, is known to have been involved in negotiations in Iran

On 15 August, according to an informed source, the White House Deputy National Security Adviser, Andy Baker, plans to leave in the coming weeks, which will deprive the Trump Government of a foreign policy decision-maker. Baker also served as National Security Adviser to Vice-President JD Vance. Baker left office at a time when the United States was mired in a war impasse in the Middle East. According to the source, Baker wanted more time with his family and had served longer than originally planned. Cliff Sims, who succeeded Baker in the Vance team earlier this summer, will continue in his current position. Mike Needham, the Secretary of State and Acting National Security Adviser, will continue to serve as Deputy National Security Adviser. According to the source, Baker was previously retained to assist in the handover. Baker was personally involved in the Iranian negotiations. Negotiations are currently stalled owing to the lack of progress in the consultations on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. After almost six months of war, Trump stated that the United States would focus on forcing Iran to submit through economic pressure and the continued maritime blockade。