Vance leads behind-the-scenes push for new Iran deal
Summary
Vice President JD Vance has taken a leading role in indirect U.S.-Iran talks aimed at restoring a ceasefire and restarting nuclear negotiations. Qatar and Pakistan are helping mediate, and officials report slow progress, though a proposed technical meeting has not yet happened; President Donald Trump has said he is allowing diplomacy to continue while the U.S. military remains ready to strike if ordered.Key Facts
- Vance has spoken almost daily with Qatari and Pakistani mediators about negotiations with Iran, according to sources familiar with the talks.
- White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump adviser Jared Kushner are also involved in the diplomatic effort.
- Vance and mediators have discussed a possible working-level technical meeting between the U.S. and Iran, but it has not taken place.
- Two weeks ago, Vance wrote to Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei proposing a return to direct negotiations.
- Iranian officials said Vance’s letter helped build momentum for restarting negotiations.
- Vance led U.S. negotiating efforts at an April summit in Islamabad and later at direct talks in Switzerland, according to the article.
- Trump spoke with Qatar’s emir on Friday about Qatar’s efforts to bridge differences between Washington and Tehran.
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