US-Iran talks in doubt as Vance delays Switzerland trip

US-Iran talks in doubt as Vance delays Switzerland trip Published June 19, 2026last updated June 19, 2026What you need to know - US Vice President JD Vance postponed a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland - The US delegation was going to negotiate terms of implementation of the 14-point agreement reached between Tehran and Washington Read here for the latest developments on the Iran war on Friday, June 19. Tired of missing our real-time updates? Click here to add us as a Preferred Source on Google . Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed. JD Vance delays trip for peace talks with Iran US Vice President JD Vance has postponed his trip to Switzerland where he was going to meet Iranian negotiators to discuss the implementation of the 14-point agreement reached between Washington and Tehran to end the war. The team led by Vance had been ready to leave but was pushed back, the White House said, citing difficult logistics for negotiations. "The logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable. As of now the Vice President is not departing tonight," a White House spokesperson said late Thursday. "We look forward to beginning technical talks as soon as possible." US officials wanted to hold a formal signing ceremony for the US-Iran agreement in Geneva, but Iran's Foreign Ministry cast doubt on that, saying it was unnecessary after both countries' presidents signed the agreement on Wednesday. The delay in the trip follows a report by Al Mayadeen, a pan-Arab Iran-backed, pro-Hezbollah satellite channel saying that Tehran was delaying sending its delegation to Switzerland over Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Lebanon. US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's signing of the deal extended the ceasefire for 60 days and opened up the pathway to negotiate on wider issues including Iran's nuclear program. But there has been uncertainty over the next steps as it appeared unlikely that the two countries would hold a signing ceremony and talks in Switzerland on Friday as previously announced. Welcome to our coverage US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an initial agreement to extend the ceasefire for another 60 days and open the Strait of Hormuz. The deal between Iran and the US was mediated by Pakistan. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who acted as a key mediator, said the deal entered into force with "immediate effect." Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance was expected to fly to Switzerland to advance talks with Iran over its nuclear program, however, his trip has been postponed. Stay tuned for the latest developments on the Iran war.