Vance says could go to Switzerland for talks with Iran within ‘couple of days’

Vance Signals Imminent Travel to Switzerland for Iran Talks

US Vice President JD Vance indicated on Saturday that he could travel to Switzerland within days to participate in negotiations with Iran, according to statements he made on Fox News. His remarks come as American envoys are already in Switzerland preparing for a new round of talks.

"I expect that I will leave sometime in the next couple of days, but you know it's always a delicate coordination dance, and the diplomatic protocols," Vance said when asked about his potential participation alongside US special envoy Steve Witkoff and presidential son-in-law Jared Kushner.

Vance's comments were reported by multiple outlets. According to CNN, citing an unnamed American official, Vance is expected to travel to Switzerland as early as today, though the exact departure time had not been determined at the time of reporting.

However, a later report from TASS, citing Vance's aide Luke Schroeder on X, said Vance had already departed: "Vice President JD Vance is wheels up from Washington, D.C., en route to Switzerland."

Envoys Already in Switzerland

Vance confirmed that Witkoff and Kushner are already in Switzerland, working on technical aspects of the negotiations. "Jared and Steve have been on the ground now for a few hours dealing with some of the technical elements of this negotiation," he said.

The talks are part of ongoing efforts to address international concerns over Iran's nuclear program. Vance noted that the United States considers navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the elimination of Iran's nuclear program, including exports of enriched uranium, to be priorities in the negotiations.

"So that's the first part of the negotiations," Vance added. "My understanding, talking to Jared and Steve this morning, is things are going well, but of course we're going to verify all of this."

Strait of Hormuz Concerns

In his Fox News interview, Vance also addressed Iranian state media reports claiming that Iran's top joint military command had ordered the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Vance said there is no evidence that Iran is actually closing the strait.

The strategic waterway is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any disruption would have significant economic and security implications.

Developing Story

This is a developing story, and further details are expected as the situation evolves. The exact timeline of Vance's travel remains uncertain, with conflicting reports suggesting both an imminent departure and a potential delay of a few days.