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Vance to reschedule trip to Switzerland for talks after Iran shutters Strait of Hormuz - report

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  • US Vice President JD Vance expects to reschedule his trip to Switzerland for US-Iran nuclear negotiations within the next few days.
  • Vance stated there is no evidence that Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iranian state media reports.
  • US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are already in Switzerland for the diplomatic efforts.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated that he anticipates rescheduling his trip to Switzerland for U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations within the coming days. Vance stated his expectation to depart "sometime in the next couple of days," acknowledging the delicate nature of diplomatic coordination and protocols involved.

He also addressed reports of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, stating that there is currently no evidence to support these claims, despite Iranian state media's assertions. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have reportedly already arrived in Switzerland to engage in the diplomatic process.

The situation remains fluid, with Vance's travel plans contingent on ongoing diplomatic coordination. The U.S. appears to be pursuing a path of negotiation despite conflicting reports from Iranian media regarding actions in the Strait of Hormuz.

I expect that I will leave sometime in the next couple of days, but you know it's always a delicate coordination dance and the diplomatic protocols

โ€” JD VanceUS Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that he expects to reschedule his trip to Switzerland for US-Iran nuclear negotiations within the next few days.
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