Did Iran's Foreign Minister Snub JD Vance During Talks? US VP Responds: 'I Find Them Extremely...'
Did Iran's Foreign Minister Snub JD Vance During Talks? US VP Responds: 'I Find Them Extremely...' Published By, Last Updated: June 23, 2026, 03:47 IST
Did Iran's Foreign Minister Snub JD Vance During Talks? US VP Responds: 'I Find Them Extremely...' Published By, Last Updated: June 23, 2026, 03:47 IST Vance made the clarification after a video from the Swiss resort of Burgenstock went viral, with many interpreting the interactions in the clip as a diplomatic slight. US Vice President JD Vance watches as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shakes hands with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. (Photo: Reuters) United States Vice President JD Vance on Monday dismissed reports that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had deliberately snubbed him during the latest round of US-Iran talks in Switzerland, saying online speculation did not reflect what actually transpired during the negotiations. When asked whether he felt snubbed by Araghchi, who led the Iranian delegation, Vance replied: “No." Vance made the clarification after a video from the Swiss resort of Burgenstock went viral, with many interpreting the interactions in the clip as a diplomatic slight. In the footage, Araghchi is seen entering the meeting area and briefly speaking with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Army Chief Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi before turning back and walking out with his delegation.
Vance, who was standing a short distance away, was not greeted. Also Read: Did Qatar PM Snub Vance? Video From Iran Talks In Switzerland Leaves US Vice President In Spotlight Several Iranian media outlets suggested that Araghchi had intentionally declined to shake hands with the US vice president. Rejecting that interpretation, Vance said there had been no diplomatic snub and cautioned against reading too much into the widely circulated footage. ‘Extremely Confusing As Negotiators’ “I mean, trust me, I’ve spent a lot of time dealing with the Iranians over the last few months," said Vance, while speaking to reporters before he boarded Air Force Two on Monday to head back to the US. “Sometimes I find them extremely confusing as negotiators," he added. Q: There was a moment yesterday when Araghchi did not shake your hand, then he walked out. Did you feel snubbed by that?JD VANCE: No. Sometimes I find the Iranians extremely confusing as negotiators. pic.twitter.com/T4dgzz60x1 — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 22, 2026 The vice president added that despite a “social media firestorm" suggesting the talks between the US and Iran were breaking down, “we proceeded to talk to them for like the next nine hours." Iranian state media later attributed the brief walkout to two issues.
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