Vance outreach to Iran related to medical supplies, says Trump
Trump said Vance’s outreach was meant to help get medical supplies to people who are ill, not to restart peace talks.
- On Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei in a bid to revive peace negotiations, President Donald Trump confirmed on Thursday.
- Iran has long blamed US sanctions for hindering civilian access to medical supplies; in August, Tehran accused the United States of depriving civilians "of access to food, medicines, medical equipment, energy and other necessities."
- Trump downplayed the diplomatic intent Wednesday, denying he directed Vance to restart peace talks. "Basically, it's getting supplies in to help people that are not well," Trump told reporters.
- Tehran has received the letter but has not responded, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency on Thursday; Iran continues engaging with mediators on a separate "Seven-Day Plan" to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- This outreach occurs as the Republican Party faces a challenging political climate ahead of midterm elections next week, with voters expressing unhappiness over high costs of living and the administration's handling of the eight-month war.
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Foreign Minister Araghchi clarified that Iran will only evaluate the form of talks once the Trump administration accepts the terms set by the Islamic Republic.
Iran says US has "completely shifted tone" in JD Vance's letter on peace talks
Iran has acknowledged a change in Washington's tone following a letter from US Vice President JD Vance proposing negotiations. While Tehran has called dialogue a positive step, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned of a strong military response to any US or Israeli attacks.
The head of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Mohsen Rezaei, announced a change in the tone of the American side in the dialogue with Tehran, adding that he has not yet responded to a letter from US Vice President JD Vance. “Their tone has changed... I have not yet responded to the letter of the US Vice President,” Rezaei said on Iranian state television, RIA Novosti reported. Earlier, The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, report…
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