J. Dee Vance may lead the American delegation if negotiations with Iran resume, the New York Times reported, citing sources. According to them, Vance passed the message to the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Razai, via Qatar. The vice president suggested holding a meeting between representatives of the United States and Iran and stated that he could lead the negotiations from Washington. According to the newspaper, the Iranian authorities responded positively to Vance's proposal.