US Vice-president JD Vance is reported to be considering direct talks with Iran’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, as Washington reviews its approach to talks with Tehran. The reporting indicates Vance is willing to engage, with President Trump authorizing him to resume negotiations and with officials stressing confidence-building steps.
The accounts also highlight differences in what each side appears to require before talks can move forward. Iranian officials are said to be asking for the lifting of a US naval blockade and easing of sanctions as conditions for resuming discussions. At the same time, US-focused reporting notes that Washington may view some peace demands as unrealistic, and both outlets flag potential obstacles to reaching an agreement.
One outlet emphasizes the broader negotiating context, including US views on demands and the specific Iranian conditions. The other focuses more narrowly on the reported consideration of the meeting and points to Doha as a possible venue, citing prior US media reporting and officials familiar with the matter.
