WASHINGTON — U.S. Vice President JD Vance was preparing to participate in planned talks with Iranian representatives in Switzerland on Sunday, June 21, 2026, as Washington and Tehran continued discussions on implementing a recent agreement framework, according to U.S. officials and reports from international news agencies. The White House said Vance’s delegation was prepared to travel, although arrangements for the talks had faced delays.
The discussions were expected to focus on technical issues connected to a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, officials said. The White House said the negotiations were still being organized and that logistical details had not been finalized before Vance’s planned trip. “The U.S. delegation has been prepared to depart at the first available opportunity,” a White House spokesperson said, adding that “the logistics of these negotiations have never been simple or predictable.”
U.S. officials said the talks were part of a broader diplomatic effort following an agreement between Washington and Tehran. Reuters reported that the planned meetings in Switzerland involved discussions on moving forward with the implementation of the agreement, with American representatives including Vance and other U.S. officials.
The planned meeting was affected by regional developments, including renewed tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to reports. Officials did not provide a full public explanation for every scheduling change, and details surrounding the timing of the talks remained unclear.
Iran’s participation was also linked to its own conditions for continuing the diplomatic process. Reports said Iranian officials wanted progress on earlier commitments before moving ahead with further discussions. Iran’s Foreign Ministry and other officials have not publicly detailed all negotiating positions, and the scope of the planned talks remained subject to agreement between the sides.
Switzerland said it remained prepared to facilitate the discussions. The Swiss Foreign Ministry said it would provide a setting for the talks but did not disclose details about participants or the content of the negotiations, citing confidentiality.
Vance previously said the United States was committed to carrying out its side of the initial agreement. In remarks reported by media outlets, he said future benefits would depend on Iran meeting agreed conditions.
As of Sunday, officials said the diplomatic process was continuing, with the timing and format of the Switzerland meetings dependent on final arrangements between the participating governments.
