Source: Iran wants to negotiate with US Vice President Vance

On April 11, when U.S. Vice President Vance arrived in Islamabad and held talks with Iranian officials on Saturday, it would fulfill the wishes of the current leadership in Tehran-some of whom have long hoped the U.S. Vice President could play a leading role in negotiations to end the war, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. A regional official and four people familiar with the negotiations said Iran views Vance as one of the most anti-war figures in President Trump's inner circle. A regional official and four people familiar with the negotiations said Iran views Vance as one of the most anti-war figures in President Donald Trump's inner circle. These sources said the reputation, which has long served as its political label, led Tehran to believe that among Trump's cronies, Vance is the one most likely to seek a deal in good faith. (Reuters)