US mulls fresh Iran strikes even as Vance offers direct talks

Washington is sending mixed signals over its eight-month war with Iran. CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper briefed President Trump on options for renewed attacks, the Wall Street Journal reported, while the New York Times said joint US-Israel strike plans were drawn up for after the November 3 midterms. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance reportedly offered to meet Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei.