Vance delays Switzerland trip for US-Iran nuclear program talks

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President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an initial agreement on Wednesday aimed at bringing the war between the two nations to a close.

Following this agreement, Vice President JD Vance and his delegation were scheduled to travel to Geneva, Switzerland, for face-to-face negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program. However, the White House announced that Vance will not depart Thursday night as planned, citing logistical issues for the postponement of the trip.

As a result, the Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed that US and Iranian delegates will not be meeting on Friday. This delay raises questions about the next steps for the tentative agreement, even as the US and Iran begin a 60-day countdown to reach a nuclear agreement and a more permanent peace deal.

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