Tehran studies Vance letter, rules out direct US talks
Iran’s new supreme leader told commanders to refresh target lists as Qatari and Pakistani mediators pressed Gulf de-escalation talks and Washington said no fresh strike decision was ready.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said any new US or Israeli attack would bring an immediate response with no geographic limits.
He ordered Iran’s top brass to update targets covering American and Israeli “tangible and intangible” assets along Gulf approaches.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran studied a JD Vance letter but sees no need for direct US talks now.
Doha mediation shortened Iran’s Strait of Hormuz reopening timeline from five days to two; US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Trump has not decided on new strikes.
Maritime friction continued: fishermen missing after a reported attack were found, and a tanker caught fire after hitting mines east of Hormuz.