Burgenstock, June 22 -- US Vice President JD Vance on Monday (local time) described the latest round of technical talks between the United States and Iran as part of the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end the hostilities in West Asia, in Switzerland, as "a very productive 36 hours", expressing optimism over progress made on maritime security, regional stability and nuclear oversight of the Islamic Republic.

Speaking to reporters ahead of his departure from Switzerland following technical discussions with Iranian representatives, Vance said significant steps had been taken to establish mechanisms aimed at ensuring stability in the region.

"I feel great about the progress that we made over the last couple of days," Vance sa...