Washington: US Vice President JD Vance has contacted Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei in an effort to restart peace negotiations, as diplomacy continues alongside preparations for possible renewed military action.
According to Wall Street Journal, Vance sent a letter to Rezaei, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The letter and subsequent exchanges between officials focused on a framework for negotiations rather than the details of a peace agreement.
President Donald Trump had directed the initiative. Speaking to reporters, Trump confirmed that he had approved Vance’s request to make contact, referring to Iran’s need for medical supplies and other assistance.
The outreach does not establish that formal negotiations have resumed or that either side has accepted a settlement. The diplomatic effort comes amid continuing economic disruption from the war launched by the US and Israel in late February.
Iran has restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for Gulf energy exports, while the US has maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Both measures have increased pressure on regional trade and energy supplies.
Separately, the Journal reported that Washington had advised several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a possible short, intensive military campaign against Iran after the November three US midterm elections.
That report cited people briefed on the discussions and said Trump had not made a final decision. Iran has threatened a broader response to any new attack. Rezaei said potential targets could include infrastructure linked to the US, including data centres and artificial intelligence facilities.
