Tehran, Oct. 29 -- Iranian media outlets reported on Thursday that Tehran had received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance but had not yet responded, amid ongoing efforts to restart peace talks between the two countries.

According to Tasnim news agency, "Iran has received the letter but has not yet responded", while Fars news agency published a similar report, citing a source familiar with the developments.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Vance had sent the letter to Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei on the instructions of US President Donald Trump, seeking to restart negotiations and prevent further US military strikes.

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