US and Iran wrap high-level talks in Switzerland after making 'encouraging progress,' mediators say

OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance and parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf on Monday wrapped up a lengthy round of initial talks aimed at solidifying a permanent end to the war between the countries. The mediation effort in Switzerland which started Sunday — and stretched into the early hours of Monday — [...]