American media reports that Vance contacted a senior Iranian security official

Oct 29 (Jowhar)- A new diplomatic channel has opened between Washington and Tehran as the Gulf conflict intensifies and fears grow of further American attacks.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has directly contacted Iran's top security official to revive peace talks that could prevent a new American strike on the Islamic Republic, the Wall Street Journal reported.

According to the newspaper, Mr. Vance sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, with sources indicating that this move was guided by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Wall Street Journal stated that the letters – and subsequent communications between U.S. and Iranian officials – were based on a potential negotiation framework, rather than detailed conditions regarding a peace proposal.

The conflict, initiated by the U.S. and Israel in late February, has severely disrupted energy shipments from Gulf countries and caused global economic panic.

According to the newspaper, Mr. Vance sent a letter to Mohsen Rezaei, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, with sources indicating that this move was guided by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The Wall Street Journal stated that the letters – and subsequent communications between U.S. and Iranian officials – were based on a potential negotiation framework, rather than detailed conditions regarding a peace proposal.

The war, which was initiated by the United States and Israel in late February, has severely disrupted energy shipments from Gulf countries and has caused global economic panic.

After the war began, Iran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway that previously transported approximately five percent of the world's oil and natural gas.

Iran regularly attacks vessels attempting to pass through without permission.

The United States, on its part, has imposed a maritime blockade on Iranian ports to halt Tehran's economy.

Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran is discussing a plan with mediators to end the war and reopen the strait.

In light of this situation, Iran warned of severe economic repercussions if Israel leads a new attack, as votes are being counted in the Israeli election that could shape the next phase of the conflict.

Tehran also mentioned that it is working with mediators on ways to implement a seven-day plan aimed at stopping the war in the Middle East and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – who has vowed to topple the Iranian government – stated that the two countries have entered into direct conflict for the first time, ending decades of covert animosity.