🔴 Live: US, Iran begin talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal This liveblog is now closed. France 24 · Jun 21
Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlight US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to kickstart crucial nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile interim deal. The negotiations, however, face immediate hurdles with escalating conflict in Lebanon and Iran's controversial closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite these challenges, US and Iranian negotiators are… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Israeli fire kills nine people in Gaza, including a child and journalist, medics say Israeli strikes in Gaza on Saturday claimed at least nine lives, including a child and Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah. Health officials reported multiple attacks, with one airstrike in Gaza City killing four, including women and a child. The military stated it targeted militants. Wishah's death, condemned by Al Jazeera… The Economic Times · Jun 21
US disputes Iran's claims Hormuz closed, negotiations to resume Sunday ZURICH - Negotiators from the United States and Iran were set to resume peace talks in Switzerland on Sunday, even as US officials disputed Iranian claims about closing the key Strait of Hormuz. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
US, Iran negotiators add 'emergency session' on Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Switzerland meet Peace talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland have been urgently expanded to include the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, marking a significant shift in US strategy. The Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention, with Iran claiming control amid Israeli strikes on Lebanon, a claim the US denies. Mediators from… The Economic Times · Jun 21
New book reveals Trump compared himself to Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun, called Netanyahu a 'con man' US President Donald Trump compared himself to some of history's most feared leaders, including Mao, Stalin, Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, Napoleon and Hitler, revealed in a book published by New York Times reporters in excerpts reported by CNN. The Times of India · Jun 21
Trump says ‘no limits’ on power; Netanyahu has to be kept ‘sane’ U.S. President Donald Trump said there were “no limits” to his power in an interview with Axios, and commented that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needed to be kept “a little bit… sane.” The remarks came amid fragile diplomacy over Iran, as well as between Israel and Lebanon, as fighting… Bangkok Post · Jun 21
Pakistan PM Sharif, Army Chief Munir leave for Switzerland for Iran-US talks Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir are in Switzerland for crucial technical talks between the US and Iran. These discussions follow an Islamabad MoU and aim to finalize details of a preliminary accord to end the ongoing conflict. The talks, initially postponed, are now underway after… The Economic Times · Jun 21
US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to Switzerland Crucial peace discussions between the US and Iran kicked off in Switzerland, shadowed by diverging narratives surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a ceasefire arrangement, Iran's Revolutionary Guard insisted the strait was closed, a statement challenged by the US military, which confirmed ongoing shipping activity. The aim is to forge… The Economic Times · Jun 21
US VP JD Vance departs Washington for Iran deal talks in Switzerland US Vice President JD Vance is en route to Switzerland for crucial talks with Iran aimed at solidifying a deal to end the Middle East war. Discussions will center on Iran's nuclear program and the fragile Lebanon ceasefire, which has seen recent violations. Vance expressed optimism for progress, acknowledging the… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Israeli strikes and gunfire kill nine people in Gaza The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has risen to more than 1000 since the truce was signed in October, as Hamas and Israel trade blame over violations. AAP · Jun 20
"Charlie was going to be killed by a transgendered furry": Candace Owens shuts down death hoax while reviving controversial Charlie Kirk claims Candace Owens dismissed false rumors about her death but reignited controversy by repeating her claims about Charlie Kirk's 2025 killing. In a post on X, she questioned the official motive behind Kirk's murder and suggested disagreements over Israel played a bigger role. Investigators, however, maintain the case has been solved,… The Times of India · Jun 20
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again U.S. and Iranian negotiators are on their way to a venue in Switzerland to discuss details of their interim agreement to halt the war AAP · Jun 20
Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening US-imposed tolls on shipping through the strategic… France 24 · Jun 20
AAP · Jun 20 JD Vance departs for Switzerland as White House looks to get talks with Iran back on track U.S. Vice President JD Vance has left for Switzerland as the White House looks to get negotiations with Iran back on track
International Business Times UK · Jun 20 'I Am Not Dead': Candace Owens Reacts to Death Hoax After Viral Tweet Sparks Concern Candace Owens debunked a false death hoax on social media, using the opportunity to reiterate controversial claims linking Israel to Charlie Kirk's death, sparking renewed debate.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20 Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah killed in Israeli strike on Gaza Wishah among at least 260 journalists killed since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023
AAP · Jun 20 Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran isn't reached in 60 days
France 24 · Jun 20 A deal in 'dire straits'? Israel's former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to France 24 Just days after President Trump hailed a 60-day peace agreement with Iran, elements of the deal appear to be unravelling. Tehran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, despite a provision in the agreement guaranteeing the safe passage of commercial vessels
The Independent UK · Jun 20 Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after accusing US and Israel of breaching ceasefire On Saturday, Tehran warned ships not to approach the waterway, a vital conduit for global oil and gas supplies
AAP · Jun 20 US-Iran talks begin Sunday as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon
AAP · Jun 20 US-Iran talks begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon
AAP · Jun 20 Iran-US peace talks overshadowed by closure of strait JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran, days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a 60-day ceasefire.
The Economic Times · Jun 20 Hormuz closed again: Will the US-Iran MoU soon sink in the strait? Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon, a move that plunged a new US-Iran deal into crisis. The agreement aimed to freeze multiple conflicts, including Lebanon, in exchange for sanctions relief. Iran's actions suggest a strategy of exerting pressure for concessions rather than abandoning the…
AAP · Jun 20 US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war