U.S. Vice President JD Vance is expected to leave today for Switzerland to take part in talks with Iranian representatives. The planned meeting comes after Iran said it would send a negotiating delegation to Switzerland, despite the Strait of Hormuz being closed.
The report did not provide further details on the agenda, the format of the talks, or who will lead the Iranian delegation. It also did not say when the discussions are expected to begin or how long they may last.
The development suggests a diplomatic channel is being opened in Switzerland even as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s decision to proceed with negotiations follows its announcement that it would dispatch envoys there, creating the conditions for direct contact between the two sides.