World · 5 d ago
US weighs new Iran strikes as Vance reaches out for talks
Development
The head of US Central Command briefed Trump on options for renewed attacks on Iran on Thursday, according to reports. Washington has also boosted air defences and munitions in the region.
Vance's letter, sent through Qatari mediators, proposed direct talks led by him with Iran's nuclear programme on the table from the start. Qatari mediators returned to Tehran on Friday.
US
Talks, war plans ready
Iran
Seven conditions first
Iran's parliament speaker says progress depends on seven conditions, including lifting sanctions and ending the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. Analysts quoted say the main block is trust and the order of steps.
Nov
3
Tuesday
US midterm elections
The US and Israel have reportedly drawn up joint plans to attack Iran after the Nov 3 midterm elections. Some analysts expect nothing before then, others say the risk rises sharply afterward.
