U.S. Vice President Vance postpones planned trip to Switzerland for Iran negotiations
Vice President JD Vance delayed his scheduled visit to Switzerland for technical talks on the Iran agreement, leaving the timing of the next negotiation phase uncertain.
The White House announced Thursday that Vice President JD Vance has postponed his planned trip to Switzerland to engage in technical negotiations with Iran, creating uncertainty about the next steps in the diplomatic process.
During a press briefing, Vance said he was unsure whether he would travel on Friday as originally expected, noting that the technical talks were intended to begin over the weekend but could be delayed.
Iran’s foreign ministry later reported that the Iranian president had digitally signed the memorandum of understanding and that the planned signing ceremony in Switzerland would not take place. President Trump signed the document twice, first digitally and then in person at the Palace of Versailles before returning to the United States.
The White House statement said the logistics of the talks remain complex and that the U.S. delegation is ready to depart at the earliest opportunity, emphasizing a desire to start technical discussions as soon as possible.
"The plans for the upcoming technical talks have not been finalized, and the U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity," the statement read.
Vance reiterated his role in leading the U.S. negotiating team toward a final agreement with Iran.
Erica L. Green contributed reporting.
