‘Very productive 36 hours’, says US Vice President Vance as he departs from Switzerland after talks with Iran

June 23, 2026 1:45 AM

‘Very productive 36 hours’, says US Vice President Vance as he departs from Switzerland after talks with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that technical talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland had made significant progress, including agreements on maritime security, regional stability and nuclear oversight, as efforts continued to ease tensions in West Asia. Speaking to reporters after the discussions at Burgenstock, Vance described the negotiations as a "very productive 36 hours" and said both sides had established a mechanism to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open a...

Vance says Iran talks making progress as delegations meet in Switzerland

June 22, 2026 3:34 AM

Vance says Iran talks making progress as delegations meet in Switzerland

US Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that talks with Iran were making progress, expressing optimism that negotiators could advance discussions further as senior delegations met in Switzerland to address Tehran's nuclear programme and regional security issues. Delegations from the United States and Iran began closed-door talks at the Burgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne, with representatives from Qatar and Pakistan participating as facilitators. Speaking to reporters before the meet...