Plans for a US and Iranian negotiating session in Switzerland are postponed after Vice President JD Vance cancels travel initially scheduled for Friday. Multiple outlets report that Switzerland says the US talks with Iranian negotiators will not take place on Friday, following the White House decision that Vance is not departing to Switzerland. The White House attributes the change to logistics and says the US delegation remains prepared to travel at the first available opportunity, while “technical talks” are expected to begin as soon as possible.

The pause adds uncertainty to the timeline for moving from a newly signed memorandum to a longer-term agreement to end the conflict. Sources note that the memorandum signed by President Donald Trump and Iranian leadership includes a 60-day window to reach a lasting deal or extend an interim arrangement, with difficult issues such as Iran’s nuclear program deferred for later discussions.

Reporting also links the broader diplomatic context to intensified fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. Several accounts describe recent airstrikes and military exchanges, suggesting escalation in the region may further complicate efforts to sustain or finalize a truce.