India, Nov. 12 -- US Vice President JD Vance is exploring the possibility of direct negotiations with a senior Iranian security official as the Trump administration looks for a diplomatic route towards ending its conflict with Tehran, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing US and Middle Eastern officials.

President Donald Trump has authorised Vance to lead the latest diplomatic initiative, according to the report. Washington and Tehran have reportedly been communicating through intermediaries and regional partners to assess whether negotiations can resume.

Although discussions remain at an early stage, Vance is said to have approached Mohsen Rezaei, secretary-general of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in October...