Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran talks; Hegseth reviews US forces in Europe; Canada nears submarine decision
U.S. Vice President Vance arrived in Switzerland for Iran peace talks, Hegseth launched a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and Canada expects a submarine decision within 30 days.
U.S. Vice President James David Vance has arrived in Switzerland for Iran peace talks, with the Strait of Hormuz in focus. He stated that Washington hopes to make progress on both the Lebanon ceasefire and Iran's nuclear program, while Tehran's threat to close a key oil chokepoint tests Donald Trump's fragile deal.
Meanwhile, U.S. official Hegseth has launched a six-month review of the U.S. military posture in Europe. The review will scrutinize troops, bases, and access rights as Washington pressures allies to take the lead on Europe's defense.
Canada expects to make a submarine procurement decision within 30 days, according to its procurement chief. The choice is between Germany's TKMS and South Korea's Hanwha Ocean, in what could become Canada's largest-ever procurement.
