Reports: Mediation efforts with Iran underway amid US strikes

The Iranian Foreign Minister is discussing regional stability with counterparts in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, while Vance works behind the scenes on a deal with Tehran.

Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, Globes and N12 report that US Vice President J.D. Vance is working behind the scenes to reach an agreement with Iran. According to the reports, Vance is attempting to advance a move to extract the US from the conflict, having blamed the confrontation for the Republican Party's defeat in this week's elections. American officials noted that President Trump is willing, at this stage, to allow diplomatic efforts to proceed.

Simultaneously, Zman Yisrael reported that the Iranian Foreign Minister held discussions with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Qatar regarding regional stability. The National noted that Qatari mediation efforts remain on track despite the military strikes. Further details have not yet been released.