Iran war: Switzerland talks called off, Vance stays in US

https://p. dw. com/p/5FgdR JD Vance was expected to discuss wider issues with Iranian negotiators, including Iran's nuclear program (FILE: March 27, 2026)Image: Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo/picture alliance Skip next section What you need to knowWhat you need to know US Vice President JD Vance postponed a planned trip to meet Iranian negotiators in Switzerland Swiss Foreign Ministry confirms Friday peace talks postponed  The delegates were set to negotiate implementation of the 14-point agreement between Tehran and Washington Read here for the on the Iran war on Friday, June 19. Tired of missing our real-time updates?  add us as a Preferred Source on Google . Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed. Skip next section Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday called off06/19/2026June 19, 2026Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday called off The scheduled meeting between the US and Iranian officials are "postponed" and will not be taking place on Friday, the Swiss Foreign Ministry has said, after US President JD Vance delayed his trip to Switzerland.  "Switzerland remains ready to facilitate these talks," Swiss diplomats said, adding that "preparatory work" was continuing. Previously, the Swiss government said the summit will be held at the luxurious mountaintop resort of Bürgenstock, in the Swiss Alps.  The president of the US and Iran, Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian, have already signed the Memorandum of Understanding without meeting in person. https://p. dw. com/p/5Fgif Skip next section Report: Iranians not flying to Switzerland because of Lebanon fighting06/19/2026June 19, 2026Report: Iranians not flying to Switzerland because of Lebanon fighting Tehran was also delaying sending its delegation to Switzerland, according to Al Mayadeen, a pan-Arab Iran-backed, pro-Hezbollah satellite channel. The news outlet said this was due to Israel continuing its campaign in Lebanon. The Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran foresees "permanent termination" of the fighting in Lebanon and calls for respecting the country's "territorial integrity and sovereignty." But Israel is not a party to the peace deal and has stated it has no intention of ending its offensive against the Hezbollah militia. Israeli forces control parts of Lebanon and have launched airstrikes on targets inside the country on Thursday. On Friday, Hezbollah said it destroyed three Israeli tanks. Israel's opposition to the peace deal and the prolonged fighting in Lebanon have triggered a public rift between the Trump administration and the Israeli government. https://p. dw. com/p/5Fgee Skip next section JD Vance delays trip for peace talks with Iran06/19/2026June 19, 2026JD Vance delays trip for peace talks with Iran US Vice President JD Vance has postponed his trip to Switzerland where he was going to meet Iranian negotiators to discuss the implementation of the 14-point agreement reached between Washington and Tehran to end the war.