JD Vance did not leave for Switzerland for the talks
United States Vice President JD Vance ultimately did not travel to Switzerland on Thursday evening to begin talks for a final agreement with Iran, the White House announced in a statement, after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries the day before.
“Plans for upcoming technical discussions have not been finalized, and the U.S. delegation has prepared to depart at the first opportunity. But the logistics for these negotiations have never been simple or predictable. », Details the press release. JD Vance had previously affirmed that the 60-day deadline for the final peace agreement between the United States and Iran ran from Thursday and that he could go to Switzerland “this weekend”, but without being able to guarantee it.
The essential news of the night
– Emmanuel Macron was cautious about the agreement between Iran and the United States to end the conflict in the Middle East, displaying his lack of certainty about the fact that the war “is completely over”. “It is always better to have an agreement than war, especially when there may be risks of escalation,” added the French president who was drawing lessons from the G7 summit in Evian on France 2, which he chaired from Monday to Wednesday.
– The Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, endorsed, while expressing reservations, this memorandum of understanding, the United States for its part announcing the lifting of its naval blockade against Iran.
– Uncertainty remains regarding the launch, scheduled for Friday in Switzerland, of the negotiations provided for by the protocol with a view to a final agreement, lasting – extendable – by 60 days.
