US Vice President JD Vance has departed for Switzerland for talks with Iran, saying the situation around the Lebanon ceasefire is improving and escalation is under control. Vance stated the talks aim to establish a negotiating framework focused on Iran's nuclear program and the Lebanon ceasefire.
US Vice President JD Vance departed for Switzerland on Saturday night for talks with Iran, his spokesperson confirmed. Before leaving, Vance said the situation regarding the Lebanon ceasefire was improving and that escalation was under control. He stated that the US team, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is actively managing the situation. He described the cycle of fire and response as a 'chicken-and-egg' problem and said the goal is to halt exchanges long enough for the ceasefire to hold.
The talks aim to establish a negotiating framework, Vance said, with discussions taking place both at senior political levels and between professional working teams. He added that Washington wants the talks to focus on Iran's nuclear program and the Lebanon ceasefire issue. Vance said he expects to stay in Switzerland for a day or two.
As The Zioneer reported at 00:13, an Iranian negotiating delegation had already landed in Switzerland ahead of Vance's arrival. The talks come after a series of delays: Vance had postponed his trip on June 19, with the White House citing logistical issues, while Iran had suspended its delegation's travel due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Tehran previously conditioned nuclear talks on a Lebanon ceasefire.
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