US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in Lebanon

The U.S. effort to initiate talks with Iran on nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz oil traffic stalled as Iranian officials refused to travel to Switzerland, demanding Israel cease strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. A renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah may influence rescheduling, but U.S. Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Switzerland was abruptly postponed.