Washington: The next round of US-Iran talks has been postponed after US Vice-President JD Vance withdrew from a planned trip to Switzerland, where negotiators were expected to meet for technical discussions. The White House stated that arrangements for the meeting had not been finalised and described the logistics as difficult and unpredictable.
The talks were scheduled to take place shortly after the United States and Iran signed an agreement aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries. Officials had expected negotiators to discuss practical steps for implementing the deal and begin work on longer-term issues.
Swiss authorities later confirmed that the discussions at the Burgenstock resort had been postponed, although preparations for future meetings are continuing. The White House indicated that Washington remains committed to beginning technical negotiations as soon as possible.
The agreement between the two countries includes several major provisions, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, commitments related to Iran’s nuclear programme and plans for economic reconstruction. The framework also outlines a goal of reaching a final agreement within 60 days, with the possibility of extending negotiations if both sides agree.
Despite progress in diplomatic efforts, regional tensions remain. Lebanon’s health ministry reported that Israeli air strikes in the south of the country killed at least 18 people overnight. The Israeli military stated that the operations targeted Hezbollah-linked infrastructure and personnel. US President Donald Trump said that, he expected a ceasefire to take effect ‘on all fronts’, including between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, as part of the broader efforts to maintain regional stability under the agreement.
The delay in the US-Iran talks comes as international attention remains focused on efforts to maintain the ceasefire framework and advance negotiations. Officials from both countries have indicated that future discussions will continue, with implementation of the agreement remaining a key priority.
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