# U.S. Vice President Writes Letter to Senior Islamic Republic Official; Emphasizes Need to Address Nuclear Issue in Any Negotiation

The U.S. Vice President sent a letter to a high-ranking Islamic Republic official, stressing that any negotiation with the Islamic Republic must include the nuclear program issue. This is the first direct contact at this level for months, coinciding with evaluations of possible large-scale attacks.

The U.S. Vice President has sent a direct letter to a senior official in the Islamic Republic emphasizing that any negotiation with the Islamic Republic must include discussion of Iran’s nuclear program. This is the first direct contact at the highest level in recent months.

This move coincides with the Trump administration’s assessment regarding the possibility of resuming large-scale military attacks after elections.

Published: 2026-10-29T02:32:54+00:00
Updated: 2026-10-29T03:08:26+00:00
Verification: unconfirmed

## Sources
- Mako / N12 · עברית: https://www.mako.co.il/news-world/2026_q4/Article-175ef07eda481a1027.htm