US Vice President JD Vance has said that talks with Iran are expected to continue on Sunday, expressing optimism over the direction of ongoing negotiations in Switzerland.
His remarks come as senior US officials remain engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions aimed at advancing a fragile ceasefire and broader nuclear-related agreements.
JD Vance confirmed that negotiations with Iran are expected to take place on Sunday, describing the diplomatic process as “progressing positively.”
He said the discussions are aimed at maintaining momentum and creating what he called a “real opportunity” for successful outcomes in the ongoing dialogue.
Senior US officials present in Switzerland
The US Vice President noted that key American figures are already on the ground in Switzerland for the talks.
He specifically mentioned that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner are currently present at the negotiation site.
Their presence underscores the high-level nature of the discussions taking place.
JD Vance expressed cautious optimism about the outcome of the talks, stating that progress so far has been encouraging.
He also said he is confident that the current ceasefire arrangement can be maintained if diplomatic efforts continue on the same trajectory.
Possible visit to Switzerland
The US Vice President added that he hopes to travel to Switzerland in the coming days to observe or participate in the discussions directly.
His potential visit highlights the importance Washington is placing on the ongoing negotiations.
Iranian delegation to visit Switzerland for talks
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has announced that a delegation will travel to Switzerland to review progress on an ongoing agreement, amid continued diplomatic efforts linked to regional ceasefire arrangements and broader understandings.
The statement comes as tensions remain high over compliance concerns and cross-border developments in the Middle East.
According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the delegation will visit Switzerland to assess progress on the implementation of the current deal framework.
Officials said the purpose of the visit is to evaluate commitments made under the agreement and ensure that all parties are moving forward as expected.
The ministry stated that Iran will use the talks to demand the fulfilment of obligations by the other party involved in the understanding.
It added that Tehran considers itself compliant with its commitments and expects reciprocal steps from other stakeholders.
