Vance sent Iran letter about medical supplies, Trump says

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 17:13 · Archive

US Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran's Security Council chief, President Trump confirmed.

US President Donald Trump confirmed that Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iranian Security Council chief Mohsen Rezaei. The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times reported that Vance wrote to revive peace negotiations between the countries, citing US officials and people familiar with the matter.

When asked if he directed Vance to restart peace talks, Trump said no. Instead, Trump said the outreach was about helping Iran obtain medical supplies. 'What that is is they need help with medical supplies and various things,' Trump told reporters. 'He asked me what I thought. I said, if you want to do that, that's okay. Basically, it's getting supplies in to help people that are not well.'

The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump directed Vance to send the letter. Iran's government, through its news agency Tasnim, confirmed receipt but has not responded. Iran's mission to the United Nations did not immediately comment. Vance's office also declined to comment immediately on the letter.

How it is being reported

• Vance outreach to Iran related to medical supplies: USIran's government received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump has confirmed.The West Australian · 29 Oct, 16:37
• Vance outreach to Iran related to medical supplies: USIran's government received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump has confirmed.Perth Now · 29 Oct, 16:37

In this story: JD Vance · Donald Trump · Mohsen Rezaei · Iran · United States

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