JD Vance Contacts Iran Amid Trump’s Strike Threats
US Vice President JD Vance has reportedly contacted a senior Iranian security official in an effort to revive negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The diplomatic outreach, disclosed on October 28, 2026, comes as President Donald Trump considers renewed military strikes against Iran following the November 3 US midterm elections, raising questions about whether diplomacy can prevent another escalation.
JD Vance Contacts Iran’s Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei
Vance reportedly sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The communication sought to explore a framework for renewed negotiations, with Washington insisting that discussions address Iran’s nuclear programme.
Reports suggested Trump had authorised the initiative. However, the president denied directing Vance to restart peace talks, saying he had approved contact concerning medical supplies for Iranian civilians.
Trump Threatens Renewed Military Strikes Against Iran
The outreach comes as Trump considers another military campaign against Iran after the upcoming congressional elections.
Washington wants Tehran to make nuclear concessions before receiving sanctions relief, while Iranian officials are demanding immediate economic assistance and guarantees.
Rezaei recently indicated that Iran would not resume negotiations until its principal demands were addressed.
US-Iran Peace Talks Remain Deadlocked Over Nuclear Demands
Previous negotiations produced a memorandum of understanding in June, but the arrangement collapsed within two weeks following disagreements over reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Subsequent diplomatic efforts involving Qatar and Pakistan have failed to resolve the dispute.
Rezaei’s involvement could introduce a new channel for negotiations, potentially changing the roles of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
Despite the latest communication, neither Washington nor Tehran has announced a formal agreement to resume peace talks.
