White House Postpones Sending Vance to Switzerland for Talks With Iran Negotiators

The White House said in a statement that plans for the technical talks have not been finalized, and said the U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity.
Published: 6/18/2026, 9:47:42 PM EDT
White House Postpones Sending Vance to Switzerland for Talks With Iran Negotiators
Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House on May 19, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

WASHINGTON—The White House says Vice President JD Vance isn’t leaving Thursday for Switzerland to lead a new round of talks with Iran about its nuclear program, citing difficult logistics for negotiations meant to add details to an agreement signed by President Donald Trump a day ago.

The White House said in a statement that plans for the technical talks have not been finalized, and said the U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity.