U.S. President Trump acknowledged Vice President Pence sent a letter to Iranian
officials but said the contact concerned provision of medical and other aid, not
restarting peace negotiations. The Wall Street Journal reported Pence wrote to
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Rezaei seeking to revive
talks; when asked if he had instructed Pence to do so Trump said “no,” but
confirmed he approved the outreach after Pence asked and described it as
authorizing delivery of supplies to help sick people.
