U.S. Vice President’s aide said former President Donald Trump created an opening for diplomatic solutions on several Middle‑East issues, questioning whether lasting changes in regional relations are possible. The goal, according to the official, is a joint reconstruction of the Middle East through diplomacy, noting Iran as a primary source of instability. Recent weeks have seen notable progress, including advances toward preserving the Lebanon cease‑fire and a Trump‑backed commitment to a broader regional truce. While technical talks may not resolve every dispute, they could enable historic team‑to‑team meetings and dialogue.