President Donald Trump said that Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran offering medical assistance. Axios reported that the letter offered to engage in wider discussions with Iran if Tehran was willing to negotiate on its nuclear program.
On Wednesday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Vance sent a letter to the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, attempting to determine whether Washington and Tehran can find common ground. The outlet noted that the letter was sent by Vance with the approval of Trump.
"The President was enthusiastic about the letter," a US official told Axios. Axios reported that Vance was attempting to persuade Iran to resume negotiations on its nuclear program before the US lifts sanctions.
Tehran is demanding that Washington fulfill its commitments under the June Memorandum of Understanding before restarting nuclear negotiations.
The MOU required the US to enforce a regional ceasefire, lift some sanctions, and lift the blockade of Iran.
However, Trump later attempted to downplay the letter. Explaining the letter to reporters, Trump READ MORE AT SOURCE »
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