Iran's Foreign Ministry said Friday that the talks with the United States scheduled in Switzerland have been postponed to a later date, without specifying when. The delay is the latest in a series of disruptions this week, which Tehran has previously blamed on Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon.
Iran's Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that the scheduled talks with the United States in Switzerland have been postponed to an unspecified later date, according to i24NEWS. The brief statement gave no reason for the delay, saying only that the talks would be rescheduled 'to a later date.'
The postponement is the latest twist in a turbulent week for the anticipated US-Iran dialogue. As The Zioneer has reported, Iran initially suspended its delegation's travel on Friday morning, blaming Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon for violating diplomatic understandings. That followed a Thursday evening report that the Iranian delegation had delayed its departure to Switzerland, reportedly demanding a halt to IDF operations in Lebanon as a condition. The White House had earlier attributed Vice President JD Vance's postponed trip to logistical issues, while Pakistan also unexpectedly canceled its prime minister's planned visit to Switzerland without explanation.
It remains unclear whether the new 'later date' reference signals a genuine intention to reschedule or a more definitive shelving of this round. No new time frame has been set by either side.
2 developments
- DevelopingIsraeli overnight strikes in southern Lebanon delay US-Iran talks, according to Israeli media
- DevelopingIran: Talks underway for meeting 'in coming days' as MOU signed digitally
- StrongVance also postpones Switzerland trip as Iran blames IDF Lebanon strikes
- DevelopingIran's Nur News: cancellation of Switzerland talks significant, US ability to enforce Israel deal is the real question
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