US Vice President Vance departs for Switzerland for Iran talks; Iranian delegation arrives

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has departed for Switzerland to engage in critical talks with Iran, scheduled to begin Sunday. Vance, who can only stay for a day or two, aims to foster progress on Iran's nuclear program and a ceasefire in Lebanon. He expressed optimism about the durability of the ceasefire and noted no indications of the Strait of Hormuz being closed.

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he will be able to stay in Switzerland for only 'a day or two'

American negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Wittko were reportedly in Switzerland for several hours, focusing on technical aspects of the discussions. The Pakistani delegation, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Syed Asim Munir, will also participate at a technical level, with Qatar also sending representatives.

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he expressed hope that progress would be made on Iran's nuclear issue and regarding the ceasefire in Lebanon

An Iranian delegation, headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has already arrived in Switzerland. The delegation includes the Foreign Minister, high-ranking security officials, and representatives from the central bank and oil sector. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson indicated that Tehran will push for adherence to commitments, citing past instances where agreements were not upheld by the other parties.

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he had no indication that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed