US-Iran peace talks postponed, clouding prospects for lasting truce

A Swiss foreign ministry statement said the talks had been postponed. Switzerland remains ready to facilitate these talks and the relevant preparatory work at Burgenstock is continuing, the statement added.

Switzerland said US talks with Iranian negotiators on a pact to end the Middle East conflict, opens new tab would not take place on Friday, while Vice President JD Vance dropped plans to travel there, fuelling uncertainty whether a lasting truce can be found.