Report: Vance reaches out to Iranian hardliner in bid to revive talks
Wall Street Journal reports that Vice President JD Vance contacted senior Iranian hardliner Mohsen Rezaei to explore renewed peace talks
Assessment
A direct channel to a hardline Iranian figure would mark a significant shift in how the administration pursues diplomacy. The Wall Street Journal report puts Vance personally in the middle of that effort, which raises questions about whether talks can gain traction with someone outside Iran's elected leadership. Watch for official confirmation from either side.