Neither Washington nor Tehran wants the peace process to fail completely. However, diplomats predict a path filled with challenges and distrust.
On June 20, 2026, Vice President JD Vance was set to visit Zurich to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Both he and the Iranian representatives canceled their trips.
In Zurich, Iranian and American negotiators have committed to a 60-day period to transform the initial Memorandum of Understanding, signed with enthusiasm by President Donald Trump, into a comprehensive peace agreement.