June 19, 2026 3:28 PM
US-Iran peace talks postponed, clouding prospects for lasting truce
Switzerland said that U.S. talks with Iranian negotiators aimed at reaching an agreement to end the Middle East conflict would not take place on Friday. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance canceled plans to travel there, adding to uncertainty over whether a lasting truce can be achieved. "The logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable," a White House spokesperson said in a statement on Thursday. Vance and the U.S. delegation had been ready to depart for the talks, ...