US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was reportedly en route to Switzerland on Friday as efforts intensified to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran following the postponement of planned talks between the two countries.
According to reports by American media outlets, Witkoff’s trip comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at restoring momentum to discussions intended to build on a recently signed peace agreement and establish a framework for a longer-term settlement.
Axios, citing a US official familiar with the matter, reported that Witkoff was travelling to Switzerland on Friday.
CNN also confirmed the development, stating that Washington and Tehran were working behind the scenes to get technical discussions related to the peace accord back on schedule.
The reports indicated that President Donald Trump’s envoy, Jared Kushner, was also expected to participate in meetings in Switzerland. While CNN said Kushner was due to arrive for the talks, Axios reported that he was already in the country.
However, it remains unclear whether Witkoff will hold direct discussions with Iranian representatives during the visit.
The planned diplomatic engagements follow the postponement of negotiations that had been scheduled to take place in Switzerland on Friday.
Those talks were expected to serve as a continuation of efforts to consolidate the peace agreement reached after months of conflict in the Middle East and pave the way for broader discussions on regional stability.
Vice President JD Vance had originally been expected to travel to Switzerland as part of the US delegation, but the White House announced late Thursday that his trip had been postponed.
No official explanation was provided regarding the delay, and authorities have yet to announce a new date for the negotiations.
The diplomatic efforts come against the backdrop of a major geopolitical shift in the region following the conflict that began on February 28.
The war was triggered by coordinated US-Israeli military strikes that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, an event that dramatically altered the political landscape and prompted renewed international efforts to prevent further escalation.
While both Washington and Tehran have publicly signalled interest in maintaining the momentum of recent agreements, uncertainty remains over when formal negotiations will resume and what issues will dominate future discussions.
Diplomatic observers believe the upcoming consultations in Switzerland could play a critical role in determining the direction of future US-Iran relations and the broader stability of the Middle East.
