US-Iran Nuclear Talks Hit a Snag: Vice President JD Vance's Absence Throws a Wrench in Diplomatic Efforts In a surprise move, Vice President JD Vance will not attend the first round of technical nuclear talks with Iran, scheduled to take place in Switzerland on Thursday evening. The talks, aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, had generated hopes for a breakthrough in the long-stalled negotiations. However, Vance's office has announced that he will not be participating, leaving the question of who will represent the US in the high-stakes negotiations. The absence of the Vice President, who has been a key figure in the talks, may cast a shadow over the prospects of a successful outcome, and observers are waiting to see how this development will impact the diplomatic efforts.
Vice President JD Vance will not head to Switzerland Thursday evening for the first round of planned technical nuclear talks with Iran, his office announced.