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WASHINGTON, DC – Regional mediators led by Qatar are pushing to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran in an effort to prevent renewed military strikes, according to an Axios report published Wednesday.
The diplomatic initiative seeks to persuade Tehran to allow United Nations inspectors access to nuclear facilities damaged by previous attacks in exchange for partial relief from US sanctions.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Türkiye are reportedly supporting the mediation efforts aimed at easing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
US President Donald Trump confirmed to Axios that indirect negotiations with Iran are underway through intermediaries but acknowledged uncertainty over whether the talks would produce an agreement.
“We need to finish the job — either through a deal or another way — we will find out if negotiations can succeed,” Trump said.
The diplomatic push comes amid repeated warnings from Trump that the United States could launch large-scale military strikes against Iran if negotiations fail.
Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that US Vice President JD Vance had sent a letter to Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei as part of efforts to restart peace negotiations.
Citing US officials and individuals familiar with the discussions, the report said the letter was sent at Trump’s direction as Washington explores possible diplomatic arrangements to prevent another round of military action against Iran in the coming weeks.
However, when asked whether he had instructed Vance to communicate with Iranian officials, Trump said the exchange was related to humanitarian assistance rather than direct peace negotiations.
“No, what it is is that they need help with medical supplies and various things,” Trump said.
“He asked me what I thought. I said, if you want to do that, that’s okay. Basically, it’s getting supplies in to help people that are not well,” he added.
The reported diplomatic efforts signal continued attempts by regional governments to reduce tensions and prevent another military confrontation between the United States and Iran.
However, no formal agreement has been announced, and the outcome of the ongoing mediation remains uncertain.
