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DIPLOMATIC
UNVERIFIED
US VP Vance initiates direct diplomatic channel with Iran's Supreme National Security Council
Oct 28, 2026 10:07 PM CT
Washington, D.C., United States / Tehran, Iran
diplomacy,iran-israel,us-iran,negotiations,de-escalation
Summary
US Vice President JD Vance reportedly sent a letter to the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council outlining a framework for peace negotiations. This move signals a potential shift from military posturing to direct diplomatic engagement, although President Trump has publicly denied ordering the initiative. The development suggests an attempt to de-escalate tensions and restart dialogue between the two state actors.
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VP sends letter to head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council laying out framework for potential negotiations; WSJ says Trump ordered initiative, but US president denies being behind it
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Times of Israel
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Actor Responses
United States
NEUTRAL
Vice President Vance sent a letter to Iran's security council head proposing a negotiation framework.
Iran
NEUTRAL
Received the diplomatic overture from the US Vice President via the Supreme National Security Council.