Report: Vance weighs Iran talks as Israel orders attack preparations
Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 5 min
JD Vance is reportedly weighing direct talks with Iran, though Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei denies planned talks. Iran’s chief negotiator says a deal is possible without excessive US demands, while Israel orders preparations for a possible attack and Tehran warns of retaliation if attacked.
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JD Vance is reportedly weighing direct talks with Iran, though Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei denies planned talks. Iran’s chief negotiator says a deal is possible without excessive US demands, while Israel orders preparations for a possible attack and Tehran warns of retaliation if attacked.
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- Report: Vance weighing direct talks with Iran, Trump sees June MOU as blunder | The Times of Israel — The Times of Israel
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