Iran security chief says US letter signals ‘positive’ shift

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: Iran

World / InternationalPolitics

Iran security chief says US letter signals ‘positive’ shift

US Vice-President JD Vance has sent a letter to Iran’s security chief in a reported effort to revive talks and prevent further strikes. Tehran describes the letter as signaling a “positive” shift and says it is awaiting Washington’s response. Iran insists the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until its conditions are met.

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