US Senator Vance Sent Secret Message to Iran to Avert War

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has conveyed a secret message to Iranian authorities through intermediaries in an effort to prevent a war. The message was delivered to Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, but Iran has not yet responded. Tehran insists on Washington fulfilling all seven of its conditions and rejects any actions that could disrupt the established framework. Qatar, with the help of other mediators, is reportedly trying to persuade Tehran to make concessions on its nuclear program in exchange for partial sanctions relief. These diplomatic efforts aim to avert a potential week-long military campaign by the U.S. and Israel, which may occur after the U.S. midterm elections. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington is maintaining indirect contact with Iran via intermediaries, though the success of reaching an agreement remains unclear. Earlier reports indicated that Washington had warned several Middle Eastern states and regional allies about a possible resumption of military action against Iran following the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, urging them to be prepared for Tehran's retaliatory actions. However, Washington has not yet finalized its decision on conducting new strikes. Mark Zell, head of the Republican Party's Israeli branch, believes that Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu will have approximately two months after the U.S. midterm elections to implement their plans regarding Iran, describing this period as a limited window for key strategic decisions.