US writes Iran on resumption of peace negotiations

In a move directed by President Donald Trump, the United States has contacted Iran with the aim of rekindling peace negotiations, according to The Wall Street Journal. Vice President JD Vance addressed a letter to Iran's Secretary of the National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, who served as the longest-serving commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The dialogue is anticipated to establish a framework for ending the conflict, with Washington seeking nuclear concessions and Tehran requesting immediate economic relief. This development occurs as there are potential additional US strikes in Iran following the upcoming midterm elections. The Pentagon has bolstered military forces and personnel in the Middle East.

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, acknowledged Iran's willingness to engage in diplomacy but emphasized that its armed forces are prepared to safeguard the nation. Tehran is in frequent communication with intermediaries to evaluate proposals that could expedite the implementation of Iran's 7-Day Plan in under a week. Iran's Parliament National Security Chief, Ebrahim Azizi, urged the US to establish trust and be ready to provide reliable, implementable, and irrevocable guarantees, asserting that both parties must reach a point where Iranians are convinced the Americans will not revert to past mistakes.

Iran is also considering a nuclear proposal from Qatar-led mediators, which suggests UN inspectors could access bombed nuclear sites. According to Axios, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei must approve the deal, which would offer Iran some sanctions relief and limited access to frozen funds.