White House envoy Steve Witkoff is en route to Switzerland, where the first round of talks with Iran on a potential nuclear deal is expected to occur, a U.S. official told Axios. Trump's envoy Jared Kushner is already in the country, the official added.
The talks were originally scheduled for Friday but were delayed due to ongoing fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. It remains unclear whether a new time has been set for the discussions.
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani, a key mediator between the U.S. and Iran, arrived in Switzerland earlier Friday. Vice President Vance, initially expected to lead the U.S. delegation, postponed his trip at the last minute Thursday night; it is uncertain if he will travel this weekend.
The negotiations represent a significant diplomatic effort to curb Iran's nuclear program, with the Trump administration pushing for a deal amid heightened regional tensions. The timing remains fluid as mediators work to reschedule.