US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland postponed indefinitely

The talks, which were scheduled to begin on June 19, 2026, in Switzerland, were called off hours after the cancellation of US Vice President JD Vance's trip to Europe. The Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the postponement of discussions involving the United States, Iran, Qatar, and Pakistan, stating that preparatory work continues and Switzerland remains ready to facilitate future talks. The uncertainty surrounding the discussions arose after the framework agreement to end the conflict, initiated on February 28 by the United States and Israel, was signed electronically by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump.

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei approved the agreement despite reservations, emphasizing that future face-to-face negotiations do not imply acceptance of the "enemy's point of view." The negotiations were expected to focus on Iran's nuclear program and were planned for a luxury hotel in Bürgenstock. The White House announced that logistical challenges prevented Vice President Vance from departing, and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key mediator, also postponed his arrival.

Following the agreement, traffic resumed in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil trade route, after the US blockade was lifted. Iranian state television reported that