OBBÜRGEN, Switzerland — U.S. Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks in Switzerland on Iran negotiations on Monday, saying discussions between U.S. and Iranian officials had established a foundation for further talks aimed at addressing Tehran’s nuclear program and broader regional issues, according to comments from Vance and officials involved in the discussions.
Vance spoke after meetings at the Bürgenstock resort near Lucerne, where U.S. and Iranian representatives held negotiations with the involvement of mediators from countries including Qatar and Pakistan, officials said. The talks followed an interim framework agreement that set a period for negotiations on technical details and future arrangements.
“The final deal is the house,” Vance told reporters. “We set the foundation. We haven’t built the house, but we’ve laid a successful foundation to get to a good place for the American people,” he said.
The White House said the talks were focused on advancing discussions related to Iran’s nuclear activities and implementing elements of the earlier agreement. Officials said negotiators were working through unresolved issues, while details of a final agreement remained unclear.
Iranian officials have provided different accounts of some aspects of the negotiations. Iranian authorities disputed some U.S. statements about possible nuclear-related commitments, and officials in Tehran said details of any future cooperation would require further discussion.
The negotiations took place amid wider regional tensions. Officials said recent developments involving Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz affected the diplomatic environment surrounding the talks. Iran had raised concerns about regional security issues, while U.S. officials said maintaining stability around key waterways was part of the broader discussions.
The talks are part of a broader diplomatic effort between Washington and Tehran after years of disputes over Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions and regional activities. The United States has previously said it wants limits on Iran’s nuclear capabilities, while Iranian officials have called for protections of their national interests and relief from economic restrictions.
On Monday, Vance said negotiators had made progress but did not announce a completed agreement. Officials from both sides continued discussions, with additional meetings expected as part of the ongoing negotiation process.
