Trump envoys head to Switzerland ahead of possible Iran talks

Senior envoys from the Trump administration are already in Switzerland or en route, bracing for possible negotiations with Iran on a potential nuclear agreement. Axios reported Friday that White House envoy Steve Witkoff is travelling to the country while presidential envoy Jared Kushner has already arrived . Discussions between Washington and Tehran were originally expected to kick off on Friday but were pushed back as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continued.

Lebanon ceasefire crucial for Iran

An Iranian official told several counterparts that a ceasefire in Lebanon is "make or break" for the US-Iran talks, Axios reported, citing a source from one of the mediating countries . Iranian officials reportedly want to see a halt to hostilities before travelling to Switzerland. This position underscores Tehran's insistence that any broader agreement must address the war on all fronts, including Lebanon.

On the ground in Switzerland

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to travel to Switzerland on Saturday, though those plans could still change . Pakistan, which has been actively mediating between the US and Iran, is in touch with both sides to set a new date for technical-level talks. The resumption of negotiations would mark the next phase of implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this week.