Vance Authorized by Trump to Seek Talks with Rezaei

Trump has an open attitude towards Vice President Vance's resumption of negotiations with Iran and has authorized him to lead the discussions. Vance is considering direct talks with Rezaei, the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and former Revolutionary Guard commander Rezaei, although no date has been set yet, with Doha seen as a potential meeting location. U.S. officials emphasize that discussions about Vance meeting directly with Iranian officials are still in the preliminary stages. Vance's role in diplomacy with Iran has surpassed that of envoys Witkoff and Kushner. Leading the negotiations carries political risks for Vance: if the talks fail, he may become a symbol of diplomatic setbacks; if he successfully ends the war, he could gain political capital. Trump has previously questioned Vance's involvement in the June memorandum of understanding, believing that the agreement gave Iran time to regroup, which the White House denied. The disagreements between the two sides focus on lifting maritime blockades, releasing frozen assets, and easing oil sanctions. Iranian diplomats and some Middle Eastern mediators are skeptical about the prospects of negotiations. Trump stated that the U.S. will maintain the blockade and increase the deployment of aircraft carriers to the region; Secretary of State Rubio said there is currently no need for large-scale military action, as economic pressure is working.