Vance trip delay linked to Iranian demands over Lebanon, Axios reporter says

The postponement of US Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Switzerland may be linked to Iranian demands regarding Lebanon, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said, citing a US official.

The delay comes as Washington and Tehran prepare for the next stage of talks following the signing of the interim memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the three-month war.

The MoU calls for an end to hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon, but differences remain over how the provision should be interpreted and implemented.

On Thursday, Vance slammed Israel's cabinet in a rare public display of Washington's disagreement with Israeli officials over Iran policy.