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Vance and Iranian officials set to launch talks in Switzerland
Delegations are set to negotiate technical details of the 60-day cease-fire, with oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon security also at issue.
- US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials began peace talks in Switzerland on June 21, 2026, with mediation by Qatar and Pakistan following a US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
- The negotiations aim to achieve a comprehensive agreement addressing ceasefire terms, implementation oversight, and broader regional stability involving the US, Iran, Israel, Hezbollah, and the Strait of Hormuz tensions.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz affirmed that Israeli troops will remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon and continue operations despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
- The talks coincide with ongoing violence in Lebanon and disputes about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting regional tensions during the peace process.
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Peace Deal on the Brink? US-Iran Talks Open in Switzerland as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens to Blow Up Fragile Ceasefire
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