VANCE CONSIDERS DIRECT IRAN TALKS TO END WAR

Vice President JD Vance is considering face-to-face talks with Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei, with Trump's backing, according to US and Middle East officials.

Doha is a possible venue, but no meeting has been scheduled.

Iran is demanding an end to the US naval blockade, access to frozen assets and sanctions relief before negotiations resume.

Mediators have proposed easing US military pressure in exchange for 25 tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Talks remain preliminary, with major disagreements unresolved.