A new crisis between the US and Iran? Talks postponed before they began

A new crisis between the US and Iran? Talks postponed before they began

19.06.2026 08:21

The White House announced that preparations for planned technical talks with Iran are ongoing, but US Vice President JD Vance's trip to Switzerland has been postponed. The Swiss Foreign Ministry also announced that no meeting between the US and Iran would take place today. While the parties were expected to discuss technical details regarding the nuclear program, enriched uranium stocks, and inspection mechanisms, the new date for the talks has not yet been finalized.

The White House announced that preparations for planned technical talks with Iran are ongoing, but US Vice President JD Vance's expected trip to Switzerland has been postponed for now. The Swiss Foreign Ministry also stated in a statement that no meeting between the US and Iran will take place today.

In a written statement from the White House, it was noted that as US Vice President JD Vance expressed during his press conference earlier today, planning for the upcoming technical talks has not yet been finalized.

The statement emphasized that the US delegation is ready to depart for talks at the earliest opportunity, adding, "However, the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable."

The White House announced that Vice President JD Vance will not travel to Switzerland tonight and that his travel plans have been postponed for now.

The statement also said, "We will update you as soon as there is a concrete update on the next steps. We look forward to starting the technical talks as soon as possible."

SWITZERLAND ALSO ISSUED A STATEMENT

Meanwhile, the Swiss Foreign Ministry also issued a statement on the matter. The ministry reported that the planned talks between the US and Iran will not take place today.

While no new date has been announced by the parties, uncertainty continues regarding when the talks will begin.

VANCE PLANNED TO GO TO SWITZERLAND FOR TALKS

US Vice President JD Vance had announced during a press conference at the White House earlier today that technical negotiations with Iran were expected to begin this weekend.

Vance stated that he planned to go to Switzerland to participate in the talks, but the timing of the trip could change depending on the travel situation of the Iranian delegation.

With the latest announcement, Vance's travel plan has been postponed, while the start date of the technical talks also remains unclear.

NUCLEAR PROGRAM AND URANIUM STOCKS ON THE TABLE

In the technical talks to be held within the framework of the agreement reached between the US and Iran, the parties are expected to address critical topics regarding the future of the nuclear program.

The talks are planned to focus particularly on the disposal of highly enriched uranium stocks, the establishment of monitoring mechanisms, and technical details concerning the future of nuclear activities. Despite ongoing diplomatic contacts between the parties, uncertainty persists regarding the start date of the technical talks.

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