The war in the Persian Gulf has entered its eighth month, with U.S. forces, including a third aircraft carrier group, massed off the coast of Iraq. Trump has repeatedly warned that a fresh offensive could be launched if Tehran continues to threaten U.S. interests.
The letter, addressed to former Iranian Armed Forces chief Mohsen Rezaee, sought to revive stalled talks by offering medical supplies to hospitals in Tehran. Rezaee, who has been a key negotiator in past hostage crises, said he welcomed the gesture but declined to document it publicly.
The move comes amid a bleak poll landscape for the Republican Party, with a 12% drop in approval among voters in the next election week, according to a recent survey.
Trump’s comments suggest a possible pivot, but he remains open to a new strike campaign, which could reshape the region’s security dynamics.