What we know of Vance’s letter to Rezaei, as Trump warns Gulf to ‘prepare’
Summary
US media reports say Vice President JD Vance sent Iran security chief Mohsen Rezaei a letter seeking to test whether the two countries can resume talks and avoid possible US strikes. The reported proposal calls for direct negotiations, with Iran’s nuclear program included, as President Donald Trump warns Gulf allies to prepare for a possible brief military campaign after next week’s US midterm elections.Key Facts
- The letter has not been made public, and reports say it focused on a possible framework for negotiations rather than specific peace terms.
- The New York Times reported that Vance proposed a meeting between US and Iranian officials and would lead the US delegation.
- Qatari mediators reportedly delivered the letter to Rezaei on Sunday.
- US and Iranian officials told the Times that talks could begin as soon as next week, with Qatar or Turkiye as possible venues.
- Iran has not publicly commented on the letter; the Times reported that Iranian leaders received it well.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that Iran continues to give diplomacy a chance.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump directed Vance to send the letter, but Trump later disputed that account and said he had approved outreach focused on aid and supplies.
- Trump warned Gulf allies to prepare for a possible short, intense campaign after the US midterm elections and referred to a possible new operation as “another little Epic Fury.”
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