US Vice President Sent Letter to Iran to Renew Peace Talks

U.S. Vice President J.D. The letter was reportedly sent at the direction of President Donald Trump. The correspondence and subsequent talks between American and Iranian officials focused on a potential framework for negotiations, not specific peace proposals. Meanwhile, mediating countries are consulting with Tehran to arrange a meeting in Turkey before November 4, Al-Hadath channel reported, citing sources. This new proposal reportedly includes a timeline for opening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and lifting sanctions on Iran. It also addresses Iran's nuclear program, with one clause involving the invitation of nuclear inspectors to the country. Tehran is reportedly seeking to shorten one of the proposed timelines from seven days to four, though the specific stage this refers to was not specified.

Separately, the United States informed several Gulf states to prepare for a possible short, intense military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing briefed sources. These messages were conveyed through diplomatic and military channels and add to signs of American and Israeli preparations for renewed, extensive fighting. The aim of this potential action is to weaken Tehran and push it toward negotiations, despite the risk of significant escalation. The U.S. is also sending a Patriot air defense missile battery to the region of Israel. Officials cautioned that Trump has previously shown a tendency to take certain actions only to back down at the last minute. The White House declined to comment on the report. A Pentagon official told CNN that the Department of Defense is a planning body tasked with developing and executing military options as directed by the President.