Iran war live: Trump says he approved Vance outreach over medical supplies
Trump denies directing his VP to restart talks, but says he approved outreach on Iran’s need for medical supplies.
· 64 words· updated October 29, 2026 at 01:54 AM
US President Donald Trump says he approved Vice President JD Vance’s request to contact Iran over Tehran’s “need for help with medical supplies” as diplomatic efforts to end the eight-month war appears to gather pace.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran remains “in close and ongoing contact” with mediators on ideas to implement its seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz .
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