US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump. Vance stays at home, for now

U.S. efforts to initiate talks with Iran on nuclear negotiations and Strait of Hormuz oil traffic have stalled as Iranian officials refuse to attend due to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon. U.S. Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Switzerland for the talks was abruptly postponed, while Qatar's mediator met with Swiss officials. A renewed ceasefire in Lebanon may influence the rescheduling of the negotiations.