US Vice President JD Vance has written to Iran’s security chief in a fresh attempt to revive peace talks and prevent a possible new American military offensive, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
The letter was sent to Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, at the direction of US President Donald Trump, according to a source cited by the newspaper.
The communication, along with subsequent exchanges between US and Iranian officials, focused on establishing a framework for negotiations rather than setting out the details of a peace agreement, the report said.
The outreach comes amid growing concerns over a possible resumption of hostilities following months of stalled negotiations.
US Weighs Fresh Military Action
Washington has reportedly told several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a possible “short, intense military campaign” against Iran after the US midterm elections on November 3. However, Trump has not made a final decision, the newspaper reported, citing people familiar with the discussions.
The United States and Israel launched the war against Iran in late February, triggering widespread disruption to regional security and global energy supplies.
Iran subsequently closed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas. The US has also maintained a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Iranian military officials have warned of broader retaliation if Washington launches another attack, including possible strikes on US-linked infrastructure such as data centres and artificial intelligence facilities.
Tehran Pushes For Diplomatic Solution
Meanwhile, Iran has said it remains in contact with mediators to revive diplomacy and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned on Wednesday that any new Israeli-led military action in the Gulf could have a “devastating” impact on international markets, affecting both energy producers and consumers.
“While our Brave Armed Forces are fully prepared to defend the Homeland, Iran continues to give diplomacy a chance to succeed,” Araghchi wrote on X.
He said Tehran was discussing ways to implement a seven-day plan to end the conflict and reopen the strait in less than a week.
Regional mediators, led by Qatar, are also reportedly seeking a diplomatic agreement to restart US-Iran talks. Discussions have included possible sanctions relief in exchange for allowing UN inspectors to visit Iranian nuclear sites damaged in the conflict.
(With inputs from agencies)
