U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed that progress has been made in negotiations with Iran, noting the involvement of special envoy Steve H. K. Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Harris said the talks are likely to take place on Saturday and that she plans to travel to Switzerland in the coming days. She assured that the cease‑fire will be maintained and that the government is giving diplomacy a chance. In response to reports about the Strait of Hormuz, the United States said it has seen no evidence of Iran closing the waterway or blocking maritime traffic.