Vance and Iranian officials set to launch talks in Switzerland
Negotiators are racing to finalize technical details of a 60-day interim deal as fighting in Lebanon and Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten progress.
- US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials began talks in Switzerland on June 21, 2026, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, aiming to build on a recent agreement intended to promote regional stability.
- The negotiations included direct engagement between US and Iranian teams and involved technical groups to finalize terms, with participation from Pakistani and Qatari leaders.
- The talks occurred amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon and concerns over the status of the Strait of Hormuz, which complicated the negotiations.
- US President Donald Trump issued threats of strikes and potential tolls on the Strait of Hormuz if Iranian support for Hezbollah continued or if the strait was closed, adding tension to the discussions.
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Although the United States and Iran have agreed to cease their conflict and end the attacks in Lebanon, the situation remains volatile. Reports of new escalations in the Middle East are putting the peace process under pressure. Follow the latest developments in the Middle East in our live blog.
Middle-East war: Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes amid ongoing peace talks in Switzerland
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report UNITED States of America President, Donald Trump, yesterday threatened to restart war with Iran if it fails to stop its proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. Read Also: Keir Starmer may announce exit as prime minister today The fresh threat came as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, overshadowed by Teheran’s announcement it had again closed the …
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for what he describes as a two-day meeting with Iranian officials. Vance and his wife landed at Emmen Air Force Base in Switzerland, a spokesperson for the Vice President said.
"Trump Threatens to Attack Iran If Hezbollah Is Not Stopped"; Switzerland Negotiations Temporarily Break Down; Criticism of MOU Rises in the U.S.; Israel Uncooperative... Trump Cornered; Trump Repeats "U.S. Capable of Seizing Hormuz"... Limitations of MOU Already Exposing (Washington)
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