As Iran said it would resume blocking the Strait of Hormuz, citing a violation of the U.S.-Israel memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end the war, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said face-to-face talks between the United States and Iran could take place in Switzerland as early as on the 21st local time.
In a Fox News interview, Vice President Vance said, "Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have already arrived in Switzerland," adding, "Talks could begin soon." He also said, "I, too, will leave the country within a few days," and "There is a possibility I will visit Switzerland for follow-up talks."
On the timing of face-to-face talks, he said, "They could start as early as tomorrow," but added, "It could change depending on the situation."
Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also announced on the 21st that talks would resume in Bürgenstock. The Pakistani side said that, as a follow-up to the MOU, the U.S. and Iranian negotiating teams and the Pakistan-Qatar mediation teams would take part in the talks.
However, because this notice came after Iran announced it would reblock the Strait of Hormuz, some observers are suggesting that there may not have been sufficient prior coordination among the countries concerned.