US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says - Reuters
US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says Reuters
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"Mr Trump was open to a ceasefire as long as certain US demands were met."
— J.D. Vance , Politician
"Mr Trump was impatient, warning there would be growing pressure on Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed to a deal."
— J.D. Vance , Politician
"The US would attack Iranian infrastructure but has delayed launching such attacks on Iran’s power grid."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Vance also delivered what the source described as a 'stern message' that Trump was impatient, warning there would be growing pressure on Iranian infrastructure unless Tehran agreed to a deal."
— JD Vance , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Trump's son-in-law and a special envoy working on Middle Eastern negotiations.
J.D. Vance is a U.S. Senator from Ohio.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
U.S. Secretary of State.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
Vance is the US vice-president who publicly addressed the issue surrounding Henry Nowak's death.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxPaHZPbWM1TUhHOEpFWFNxWUUtX2NWWHN2eEE1OWJtU3Z6ckVHcGtTZlg5N0JLdmlMM1FKZ21fand6T2tJUEVDYnpHNFluX29xV24xV3JmaXNPRXNJNm1MSkFCR0lvczVVLUtuaVNmeFBSS3BGY2tRT3MydVFPZmFRQXdXYVhsYk92SzRCNHM3SE5CZUJBM3UtVFNfcjZ5QmwyV29CdndYQV9CUGprTVliaGpDWGFZRmhoN0E?oc=5" target="_blank">US Vice President Vance spoke to intermediaries about Iran conflict as recently as Tuesday, source says</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Vice President JD Vance communicated with Pakistani intermediaries about the Iran conflict, signaling President Trump's openness to a ceasefire conditioned on certain US demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. and Iran are reportedly in discussions about a potential ceasefire agreement tied to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with Vice President Vance involved in conversations with mediators as recently as Tuesday.
Vice President JD Vance communicated with intermediaries from Pakistan about the Iran conflict, signaling President Trump's openness to a ceasefire conditioned on certain US demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Vice President JD Vance communicated with intermediaries from Pakistan about the Iran conflict, signaling President Trump's openness to a ceasefire conditioned on certain US demands, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Vice President JD Vance engaged Pakistani intermediaries about the Iran conflict, signaling Trump's openness to a ceasefire if US demands are met, and warning of growing pressure on Iranian infrastructure if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal.
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