US weighs new Iran strikes as Vance reaches out: Is war or a deal closer?
Summary
The United States is preparing for possible renewed strikes on Iran while keeping a diplomatic channel open. Reports say Vice President JD Vance proposed direct talks, and Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran, but the article says it is unclear whether diplomacy can prevent further attacks.Key Facts
- CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper briefed President Donald Trump on options for renewed attacks on Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal.
- The New York Times reported that the United States and Israel prepared joint attack plans for after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections.
- The Wall Street Journal reported that the United States increased air defenses and munitions in the region and moved some troops away from bases vulnerable to Iranian retaliation.
- Israel’s public broadcaster Kan reported that U.S. military cargo planes landed in Israel and that others were sent to Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
- The New York Times reported that Vance sent Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary, Mohsen Rezaei, a proposal for direct talks covering Iran’s nuclear program.
- A Qatari official told Reuters that mediators returned to Tehran for talks coordinated with the United States.
- Analysts cited in the article differed on how much influence Vance or Rezaei could have over decisions in Iran, and said the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may have a central role.
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