Vance Authorized by Trump to Seek Talks with Rezaei

on Nov. 12, citing Jinshi Data, The Wall Street Journal, quoting U.S. and Middle Eastern officials, reported that Trump is open to Vice President Vance restarting negotiations with Iran and has authorized him to oversee the talks. Vance is considering direct meetings with Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Rezaei, former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. A date has not yet been set, with Doha considered a potential venue. U.S. officials emphasized that these discussions remain in preliminary stages.

Disagreements between the two sides continue to center on lifting the maritime blockade, unfreezing assets, and easing oil sanctions. Iranian diplomats and some Middle Eastern mediators remain skeptical about the negotiation outlook. Trump stated that the U.S. will maintain the blockade and deploy additional aircraft carriers to the region; Secretary of State Rubio noted that large-scale military action is currently unnecessary, as economic pressure is proving effective.