U.S. Vice President Sends Message to Senior Iranian Official Under Trump's Directive

On Wednesday, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance sent a message to Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, under the direction of President Donald Trump. American sources indicated that Vance is engaged in communications with the Iranian national security official to revive negotiations between the two sides. The message was sent to Mohsen Rezaei following Trump's instructions, with no further details disclosed. This development comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, which have resulted in a near halt of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for transporting oil, its derivatives, and liquefied natural gas to global markets. The disruption in supply movements has led to increased fuel prices in most countries worldwide, while energy markets continue to grapple with the repercussions of geopolitical tensions in the region.