One Letter, One Deadline: Inside the Final Days Before Trump Decides on New Strikes Against Iran
U.S. officials have told Middle East allies to prepare for possible renewed military action after Tuesday's midterms. At the same time, Vice President Vance has sent Tehran a letter offering talks — with the nuclear program on the table from day one.
By Clara Hughes
U.S. officials have told Middle East allies to prepare for possible renewed military action after Tuesday's midterms. At the same time, Vice President Vance has sent Tehran a letter offering talks — with the nuclear program on the table from day one. Two tracks are running toward the same date. On one, U.S. diplomats and defense officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week's midterm elections — and for the possibility that Iran will try to retaliate against them, according to two diplomats briefed on the matter who spoke to the Associated Press. On the other, Vice President JD Vance has sent a letter to one of Iran's most senior security officials proposing a return to negotiations. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on new strikes, the diplomats stressed. Asked Wednesday whether the U.S. would carry out more strikes, he said: "I can't tell you that certainly. But anything's possible," RTÉ reported,