Switzerland announced that talks between the United States and Iran on a pact to end the Middle East conflict would not take place on Friday. Vice President JD Vance dropped plans to travel to Geneva for the talks. U.S. officials cited the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon as the reason for the postponement. Iran, according to Press TV, linked the delay to Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon. The White House stated that the logistics of the negotiations have never been simple or predictable.

On June 21, according to Bluesky, Iranian officials protested former President Trump’s threats during talks in Switzerland, skipped a joint photo op with Vice President JD Vance, and walked out temporarily over issues including the Lebanon ceasefire. Talks resumed after the walkout, with Bluesky reporting some progress on nuclear, Hormuz, and regional de-escalation matters. Al Arabiya reported that Iran said it was closing the Strait of Hormuz again over Israeli attacks in Lebanon, and that the U.S. announced a renewed ceasefire in Lebanon on Friday as part of a preliminary agreement with Iran. On Saturday, Israeli troops clashed again with Hezbollah fighters, and each side accused the other of breaking the ceasefire, according to Al Arabiya. Vance, according to Al Arabiya, said he hoped to make progress on the nuclear issue and the Lebanon ceasefire issue. The postponement of talks raises uncertainty about achieving a lasting truce.