Swiss diplomatic sources indicated that the country remains willing to facilitate dialogue between both parties and is maintaining preparations to host a future meeting. The meeting was to be the first after the recent memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, an agreement that includes the permanent end of the war, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the gradual lifting of sanctions against Iran.
Although Iranian authorities have not issued an official statement, media linked to the regime attribute the cancellation to the lack of an effective ceasefire in Lebanon. The memorandum establishes a ceasefire "on all fronts," a condition that, according to Tehran, is not being met.
Tensions escalated after Israel expanded its "security zone" in southern Lebanon and launched new attacks that left at least 24 dead. The President of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, warned that Iran will respond firmly to any breach of the agreement.
Meanwhile, the White House stated that the suspension of the meeting is due to logistical issues. A spokesperson confirmed that Vice President JD Vance will not travel at the moment due to organizational difficulties.
Meanwhile, the conflict on the ground continues to worsen. The Shiite group Hezbollah claimed responsibility for an ambush against Israeli troops in southern Lebanon that reportedly resulted in the deaths of seven soldiers, including a battalion commander. These clashes threaten to jeopardize the recent diplomatic rapprochement between the United States and Iran and hinder efforts to stabilize the region.