US Vice President Postpones Switzerland Talks on Iran Deal; Supreme Leader Approves Agreement

US Vice President JD Vance has postponed his trip to Switzerland, where he was scheduled to discuss the next steps of the US-Iran agreement aimed at ending the Middle East war. The White House stated that the logistics for the negotiations are complex and unpredictable, and the Vice President is not departing as planned.

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The logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable. As of now, the Vice President is not departing tonight. We look forward to beginning technical talks as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has approved the agreement, acknowledging reservations but giving his permission to protect the nation's rights. This comes as the United States announced the lifting of its naval blockade on Iranian ports, which had previously restricted maritime traffic. The US military confirmed that American warships will remain in the vicinity.

The deal, signed by President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, sets a 60-day timeframe for discussions on broader issues, including Iran's nuclear program. However, uncertainty surrounds the immediate next steps, and a planned signing ceremony and talks in Switzerland on Friday appear unlikely to proceed as initially announced.

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But I issued my permission due to the commitment made by officials including Pezeshkian to "protect the rights of the Iranian nation."

In Iran, the Tasnim news agency reported that "nothing has been confirmed" regarding the delegation's travel to Switzerland. Khamenei, who assumed leadership after his father's death, issued a statement indicating his approval was based on commitments made by officials like Pezeshkian. He also cautioned that future face-to-face negotiations with the US do not signify an acceptance of the US viewpoint.

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Face-to-face negotiations with the US will be held in the future, but that does not "mean accepting the enemy's point of view."

Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued a warning on X, stating that any misconduct or breach of the treaty by the other side would be met with a "decisive response." Activity in the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued, though several oil tankers and a liquefied natural gas vessel passed through on Thursday.

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In case of misconduct, breach of treaty and excess of the other side, we have no doubt that decisive response will be given to the enemy.