U.S. Vice President Vance, speaking in Switzerland, said negotiations with Iran
are progressing smoothly with significant positive steps and that technical
talks will continue over the coming days and weeks. He said Iran has agreed to
invite IAEA inspectors to return; inspectors could begin work this week,
possibly today. Vance said President Trump would respond if Iran issues
falsehoods. Vance also said a Lebanon conflict de‑escalation mechanism has been
established to curb hostilities — including hopes Hezbollah will stop firing
into Israel — while respecting Lebanese sovereignty and coordinating
appropriately. He added a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open is in
place and that the waterway is currently open, and said these steps aim to help
secure a regional ceasefire and lay groundwork for a final agreement.
