Vice President JD Vance is returning to the United States following initial nuclear talks with Iran in Switzerland.
Vance announced that Iran has agreed to allow U.N. nuclear inspectors back into the country. He described the move as a major milestone and the first step toward permanently ending Iran's nuclear weapons program.
The vice president was joined in the talks by Trump's chief negotiator Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The sides established a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, including demining the waterway, and created a mechanism to help maintain the ceasefire in Lebanon.
Vance said the two sides laid a good foundation for a final deal. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson told state media that interactions with the International Atomic Energy Agency will continue as usual and in accordance with Iranian law.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a temporary 60-day general license was issued for Iranian oil sales in line with the talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to travel to the Middle East this week to meet regional allies.
