- JD Vance attempts to broker a peace deal between the US and Iran.
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- 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.
Trump and Vance make threats against Iranian officials and link militant groups to potential military action over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Updated Aug 18
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What happened
Trump and Vance make threats against Iranian officials and link militant groups to potential military action over the Strait of Hormuz.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump threatened Iranian officials and linked militant groups to military action over the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
Trump and Vance weigh in on the MOU amid Iran's disruption of the Strait of Hormuz.1 source
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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.Also in this story
- Amidst high-level talks between JD Vance and Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump threatens action against Iran's proxies while Iran uses proxies in Lebanon and issues conflicting statements regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Talks regarding Iran's nuclear program broke down after talks on 2026-06-20, citing Israeli attacks.
- Developments concerning the Lebanese border, including the maintenance of a security zone, cross-border exchanges, and air strikes, are underway.
- 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.
Within JD Vance attempts to broker a peace deal between the US and Iran.
The entities involved
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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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JD Vance
vice president of the United States since 2025
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
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Hormuz
city in Hormozgan Province, Iran
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