Vance sends letter to Iran’s security chief

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Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran’s security chief in a bid to revive peace negotiations. The Wall Street Journal’s World News account said he did so at President Donald Trump’s direction. The Jerusalem Post, citing Axios, described the outreach as Washington’s highest-level contact with Tehran in months.

WHO: U.S. Vice President JD Vance

WHAT: Sent a letter to Iran’s security chief in a bid to revive peace negotiations.

WHEN: Oct 28, 2026

WHERE: USA

WHY: The letter was intended to revive peace negotiations with Iran.

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