US Vice President JD Vance has been personally involved in indirect talks with Iran over the past two weeks aimed at securing a new ceasefire and resuming nuclear negotiations, according to Axios.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
US Vice President JD Vance has spent the past two weeks personally involved in indirect talks with Iran aimed at reaching a new ceasefire and resuming nuclear negotiations, Axios reported on Friday, citing two sources familiar with the discussions.
Vance has spoken almost daily with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir and other mediators, according to the report. White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner are also involved.
Two weeks ago, Vance sent a letter to Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei proposing renewed direct negotiations. Iranian officials said the letter had generated positive momentum.
The sides have also discussed holding a technical meeting in the coming days, though no meeting has been arranged. Sources involved in the mediation efforts described progress as very slow.
President Donald Trump spoke with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Friday about efforts to bridge differences between Washington and Tehran. Asked about Iran, Trump told reporters, "We're talking to them."
Axios reported that Trump was willing to give diplomacy more time, while the US military remained prepared to launch renewed strikes on relatively short notice if ordered.
The vice president's involvement elevates the indirect talks to the highest levels of the administration. The diplomatic push comes as the US military remains prepared for further strikes if Trump orders them.
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