US Update: Vance leads behind-the-scenes push for new Iran deal

Vice President Vance has spent the past two weeks personally involved in indirect talks with Iran aimed at reaching a new ceasefire and resuming nuclear negotiations, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.Why it matters: Vance's heavy involvement shows he's taking it upon himself to extract the U.S.

from a conflict he blamed for the GOP's staggering losses in this week's election.

It also elevates the latest round of indirect talks to the highest levels of the administration.The big picture: U.S.

officials and regional sources say that for now Trump is willing to let diplomatic efforts play out and wants to see if any kind of deal is possible.

"We're talking to them," Trump told reporters on Friday, when asked what his message to Iran was.But if he changes his mind and orders renewed strikes, the U.S.

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