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US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday (June 18) he may delay a planned trip to Switzerland for a ceremonial signing of the Iran–US agreement, adding fresh uncertainty to the rollout of the deal aimed at ending the conflict.

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Who
US Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, US military, Iran
What
US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday (June 18) he may delay a planned trip to Switzerland for a ceremonial signing of the Iran–US agreement, adding fresh uncertainty to the rollout of the deal aimed at ending the conflict.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:53:45 GMT · 14h 50m ago
Where
Switzerland, White House, Strait of Hormuz, Washington, Tehran, Pakistan, United States ·
Why
President Donald Trump said the agreement had already been signed and was designed to prevent economic fallout from the war, which had driven oil prices higher and rattled markets.
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The potential delay in the ceremonial signing and the ongoing 60-day negotiation window for Iran's nuclear program introduce uncertainty to a critical international agreement. This deal aims to stabilize oil markets and prevent economic catastrophe, making its smooth implementation crucial for global energy security and diplomatic relations.

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  1. Markets14h 50m ago
    US Vice President JD Vance stated he may delay a planned trip to Switzerland for a ceremonial signing of the Iran–US agreement, confirmed the start of a 60-day negotiation timeline for Iran's nuclear program, and noted the US military lifted its naval blockade on Iran.
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  2. Markets14h 50m ago
    US Vice President JD Vance stated he may delay a planned trip to Switzerland for a ceremonial signing of the Iran–US agreement, while President Trump confirmed the deal was already signed, and Vance confirmed the 60-day timeline for broader nuclear negotiations has begun.
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    US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday (June 18) he may delay a planned trip to Switzerland for a ceremonial signing of the Iran–US agreement, adding fresh uncertainty to the rollout of the deal aimed at ending the conflict.
  4. Markets15h 17m ago
    The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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