U.S. Vice President Vance said ahead of travel to Switzerland that talks with Iran will prioritize progress on the nuclear issue and pushing for a Lebanon ceasefire. He said a political leadership–led framework will be set at the highest level while technical teams continue on the ground, and that he expects to stay in Switzerland one to two days but hopes to advance handling of Iranian nuclear material. Vance said securing a Lebanon ceasefire is also a priority after recent Israeli missile stri

2026-06-21

U.S. Vice President Vance said ahead of travel to Switzerland that talks with Iran will prioritize progress on the nuclear issue and pushing for a Lebanon ceasefire. He said a political leadership–led framework will be set at the highest level while technical teams continue on the ground, and that he expects to stay in Switzerland one to two days but hopes to advance handling of Iranian nuclear material. Vance said securing a Lebanon ceasefire is also a priority after recent Israeli missile strikes in the area and that the situation will require ongoing management; he added Iran will have its own items it wants to discuss.