An American source told The New York Times that U.S. President Donald Trump urged his Vice President JD Vance and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff "to offer the Iranians a meeting this week." The newspaper estimates the offer will be welcomed with open arms. A similar report was published on CNN, quoting an American source and another source familiar with the details - who said Trump instructed his team to try to arrange a meeting with Iranian officials "as soon as possible." According to the report, Trump is "acting urgently" to understand if Tehran is serious about a diplomatic path to resolve the conflict with Israel.

