📰 2 sources 5 articles · 11 Nov 2026, 22:17 → yesterday

Reports: Vance weighing direct talks with Razaei, Trump open to resuming talks with Iran

The Wall Street Journal reported that US Vice President JD Vance is considering holding direct talks with Razaei, that he has recently played a more active role in diplomacy with Iran, and that President Donald Trump told senior aides he is open to resuming the Iran talks led by Vance. The following day, media reports said the United States is studying holding direct talks with Iran, without further details.

📍 Where things stand: Available reports speak of deliberations and potential talks, with no official announcement of a date, venue or level of representation for any meeting.

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11 Nov 2026, 22:17 The Wall Street Journal reported that US Vice President JD Vance is considering holding direct talks with Razaei, and that he is weighing a notable step toward Iran that could take the form of a possible direct meeting with Razaei. The available text did not include details on the nature of these talks, their timing, venue or level of representation.
11 Nov 2026, 22:18 The Wall Street Journal said that JD Vance has recently played a more active role in diplomacy with Iran, without further details in the available text.
11 Nov 2026, 22:21 The Wall Street Journal reported that US President Donald Trump told senior aides in recent days that he is open to resuming the talks with Iran led by Vance.
12 Nov 2026, 10:56 Media reports said the United States is studying holding direct talks with Iran, without further details in the available text.