- Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway in Switzerland, focusing on a potential Lebanese border ceasefire and maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Talks regarding the war in Iran continue, with the focus shifting to Iranian support for proxies in Lebanon and threats of strikes over the Hormuz Strait.
- Donald Trump demanded Iran rein in its allies in Lebanon and threatened to resume strikes on Iran.
- High-level talks held in Switzerland are complicated by renewed regional instability and threats stemming from US pressure on Iran and its proxies.
JD Vance and Donald Trump discuss transforming ties with Iran while Doha and Islamabad jointly mediate talks.
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Updated Jun 21
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JD Vance and Donald Trump discuss transforming ties with Iran while Doha and Islamabad jointly mediate talks.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Trump and Vance discussed the current state of affairs regarding Iran, including the rationality of current negotiators and the potential for transforming relations if leadership changes.Sub-event
Doha and Islamabad jointly mediate talks as Vance and Trump discuss transforming ties with Iran.1 source
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High-level talks held in Switzerland are complicated by renewed regional instability and threats stemming from US pressure on Iran and its proxies.Also in this story
- Donald Trump and JD Vance are demanding an immediate cessation of proxy actions and negotiating potential deals with Iranian counterparts.
- The US has offered a transformation package contingent on Iran changing its behavior.
- Talks initiated via MoU between Iran and the US, hosted by the Swiss Foreign Minister.
- Amid renewed regional instability, Trump threatens to restart war with Iran while JD Vance meets with Iranian officials regarding the crisis.
The entities involved
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JD Vance
vice president of the United States since 2025
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Islamabad
capital city of Pakistan
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- While serving as President, Donald Trump claimed a great settlement with Iran, a process mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, with JD Vance attending on Iran's behalf.
- Trump started a war with Iran, and JD Vance promoted the agenda among his base.
- Donald Trump and JD Vance discussed the potential signing of a U.S.-Iran deal regarding nuclear issues and Hormuz reopening.