Vance reaches out to Iran security official on peace talks- WSJ

U.S. Vice President JD Vance reached out to Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in an attempt to restart peace negotiations, according to the Wall Street Journal. President Trump endorsed Vance's outreach, expressing the need for assistance with medical supplies and other matters.

The administration was not previously engaged in talks with Iran, a claim contradicted by Trump last week who hinted at potential military action after the midterm elections.

Vance's letter, along with subsequent discussions between U.S. and Iranian officials, has not led to the presentation of specific peace proposals. Instead, the conversations have focused on a potential framework for negotiations. Rezaei stated last week that Iran would not engage in negotiations with Washington unless certain core demands were met, including the lifting of a naval blockade, unfreezing foreign assets, and ceasing all military actions against Tehran.

The memorandum of understanding signed in June unraveled two weeks later due to disagreements over how to unlock shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely closed. Iran has also intensified attacks on shipping through this waterway in recent weeks.