– Often on his bike –
There are heightened diplomatic moves to try to end a 12-year international standoff and put a nuclear bomb beyond Iran’s reach.
The lanky Kerry has become a recognisable figure as a regular globetrotter since taking office as Secretary of State in February 2013.
During breaks from negotiations, he has often headed out of his hotel to ride his bike – which he usually brings along on his foreign missions – accompanied by a posse of security guards.
Kerry had been scheduled to leave late Sunday afternoon for Madrid.
Spain and the United States were to formalise an agreement under which Spain will host a permanent force of 2,200 US Marines for deployment on missions to Africa.
“The secretary very much regrets not being able to visit Spain to meet with one of our close allies for discussions on a range of issues, as well as being unable to attend the counter-ISIL coalition ministerial meeting on Tuesday in Paris in person,” Kirby said.
“The secretary plans to participate in the counter-ISIL coalition meeting remotely.”
Kerry’s British counterpart Philip Hammond meanwhile expressed his concern.
“@JohnKerry sorry to hear of your #Geneva accident. Hoping you make a speedy recovery and are back on the road soon,” the foreign secretary tweeted.
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