Planned negotiations between the United States and Iran over a nuclear and sanctions agreement were postponed after Vice President JD Vance canceled a trip to Switzerland, according to the BBC and NBC News.

The postponement coincided with Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, where, according to The Associated Press, Israeli forces conducted strikes amid intensified fighting. Fox News reported that the talks were postponed as Israel responded to Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The negotiations follow a framework that multiple outlets referred to as a memorandum of understanding between the two governments. According to ABC News, the United States said it had lifted a blockade on Iran. CNBC reported that oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz increased after the United States and Iran implemented a measure to open a sea lane.

The Hill reported that a 60-day period had begun for the talks and identified five issues at stake in the negotiations. The Hill also reported that Iran declared victory in the agreement, while some Iranian officials described as hard-liners sought tougher terms.

Vance said Iran would benefit financially only if it changed its behavior, according to ABC News. ABC News reported that the text of the memorandum of understanding indicated otherwise. The full terms of the document were not independently verified across outlets.

Reactions among US lawmakers varied. The Hill reported that some Senate Republicans expressed a pessimistic view of the agreement. The Washington Post reported that some Republicans criticized parts of the deal. MSNBC reported that some Republicans raised concerns the agreement could affect Israel. The Economist reported that some Republicans sought to move past the matter.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had not publicly commented on the deal, according to the Washington Examiner. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Switzerland for potential talks, according to Breitbart and Axios.

In an interview on "The Axios Show," Trump discussed Iran, Cuba, Israel, and other topics, according to Axios. Axios reported that Trump described potential intervention in Cuba as easier than addressing Iran. The Times of Israel, citing a report, said Trump told Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk in early 2025 that he would not attack Iran.

The Pentagon stated that the Iran conflict cost $29 billion, according to MSNBC, which reported that some experts estimated higher costs. The Boston Globe reported that energy experts said oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal.

The Washington Post compared the agreement to the nuclear deal reached under President Barack Obama.