JD Vance's attempt at Iran clean-up MAGA media is attacking the administration's deal with Iran — and the vice president is the primary target Salon · Jun 22
Most Americans Disapprove of Trump's Handling of Iran War, New AP-NORC Poll Finds Most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of the war with Iran, according to a new poll released by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, even as his overall job approval rating remains largely unchanged. Latin Times · Jun 22
President Trump Says Iran Conflict Taught Him This Regarding His Limits to Power: Report Trump acknowledged that reaching a deal with Tehran was the best outcome for Americans, arguing that the alternatives could have worsened global oil shortages. Latin Times · Jun 22
U.S. Authorizes Iranian Oil Sales After JD Vance Says Tehran Will Allow Nuclear Inspectors Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has authorized the sale of Iranian oil following progress in talks between the countries. International Business Times · Jun 22
Vance hails 'good foundation' for Iran deal after direct talks BURGENSTOCK — United States Vice President JD Vance declared Monday that a "very good foundation" had been laid for negotiations towards a final deal with Iran, after a marathon session of direct talks at a mountain-top resort Switzerland. Bangkok Post · Jun 22
Iran and US make progress on Hormuz despite Trump's explosive threats JD Vance said 18 hours of talks in Switzerland had "laid a very good foundation" after both sides agreed a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and maintain Lebanon's ceasefire, even as Trump threatened to hit Iran "only harder". Euronews · Jun 22
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's stunned reaction to Iran delegation walking out of peace talks goes viral - video Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appeared visibly stunned after Iran's delegation briefly walked out of high-level peace talks at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland on Sunday, reportedly in protest against US President Donald Trump's renewed threats towards Tehran. The incident occurred during negotiations involving Iran, the United States, Pakistan and… The Times of India · Jun 22
Iran Appeared To Snub Vance on Camera, Then Recessed the Swiss Talks After a Trump Threat Detonated the Room US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland were disrupted by President Trump's threats, causing tensions and a temporary recess. Despite challenges, mediators remain optimistic about reaching a future agreement. International Business Times UK · Jun 22
US and Tehran disagree over whether Iran will allow nuclear inspections US Vice President JD Vance said Monday that Iran had agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country. Iran’s foreign minister later refuted the claim, saying Tehran had not negotiated the nuclear issue or made any commitments during first-round US-Iran talks towards ending the Middle East… France 24 · Jun 22
Iran-US war latest: US waives Iran oil sanctions as Tehran disputes Vance’s nuclear inspection claims Iran will now be able to export oil in US dollars for the first time in decades The Independent UK · Jun 22
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say BUERGENSTOCK, Switzerland/DUBAI - The first round of talks between high-ranking US and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended on Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Tehran's announcement it had again closed the Strait of Hormuz and US President Donald Trump repeating his threats to resume attacks on Iran. Bangkok Post · Jun 22
Trump news at a glance: President threatens to restart attacks on Iran even as Vance cites progress in talks Trump warning that Iran ‘won’t have a country’ if it closes strait of Hormuz contrasts with vice-president’s tone seeking to turn over ‘new leaf’ with Tehran – key US politics stories from Sunday 21 June The Guardian - US · Jun 22
Oil export curbs waived, blockade lifted: Iran says 'major progress' in US talks Iran and the US have made significant strides in peace talks, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan announcing major progress. Discussions in Switzerland have led to agreements on oil exports, asset releases, and a development plan for Tehran. A roadmap for a final deal within 60 days has been established, alongside… The Economic Times · Jun 22
Dollar firms as cracks emerge in peace deal, pound dips on Starmer uncertainty Global markets faced jitters as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated, impacting oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz. Despite peace talks, threats from President Trump and Tehran's actions cast a shadow. Meanwhile, the British pound weakened amid political uncertainty, and the Japanese yen neared a two-year low, with authorities watching currency movements… The Economic Times · Jun 22
The Economic Times · Jun 22 US-Iran talks go into Day 2 after Trump threats, Hormuz closure Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland faced immediate tension as Tehran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz again, prompting Trump to reiterate threats of renewed attacks. Despite conflicting accounts of the negotiations, discussions reportedly covered the Strait, Lebanon and nuclear issues.
Fortune · Jun 21 Dow futures drop as first day of U.S.-Iran talks sees Trump threaten Tehran on Hormuz: 'You close it and you won’t have a country' He also said the U.S. may take over the strait, adding "I'll blow the s--t out of them. If they don't make a deal, we'll collect tolls."
France 24 · Jun 21 Switzerland talks enter tough phase after Trump renews threats against Iran US Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was a chance to “turn over a new leaf” with Iran as negotiators met in Switzerland to build on last week’s interim agreement. But President Donald Trump’s renewed threats over Iran-backed Hezbollah and the Strait of Hormuz – and Israel's refusal to…
France 24 · Jun 21 What's the state of the Strait? US and Iranian officials have begun talks in Switzerland, just five days into a 60-day ceasefire agreement that already appears under strain. Tehran claims it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing the continued fighting in Lebanon, while Washington says the talks are focused on ending Iran's nuclear weapons ambitions…
The Economic Times · Jun 21 Iran warns US to 'be careful' after Trump threat Iran has cautioned the US to "be careful" following President Trump's threats to strike over Hezbollah support, even as both nations engage in crucial talks in Switzerland to end the Middle East war. Despite hopes for a new era, disagreements persist, with Iran vowing retaliation and Israel reinforcing its presence…
The Times of India · Jun 21 US-Iran talks pause after 80 minutes over Trump's 'will hit very hard' remark While negotiators continued discussions behind closed doors, President Trump issued a fresh warning to Tehran over the activities of Iranian-backed groups in Lebanon. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump called on Iran to immediately restrain its allies in Lebanon and warned of a strong American response if violence continued.
The Economic Times · Jun 21 Iran halts Switzerland talks after Trump threatens fresh strikes Iran has halted nuclear discussions with the US following President Trump's threat of further strikes if Tehran doesn't curb Hezbollah's activities in Lebanon. These high-level talks, involving US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, were seen as a promising diplomatic step. Trump's public ultimatum, demanding Iran…
The Times of India · Jun 21 'You won't make it back to your country': Amid US-Iran talks, Trump warns Tehran against closing Strait of Hormuz As the United States and Iran opened talks in Switzerland aimed at ending their war, US President Donald Trump claimed on Sunday that he had spoken overnight with Iranian officials and recounted an expletive-filled warning he allegedly delivered to them: if the Strait of Hormuz was shut again, they "wouldn't…
The Times of India · Jun 21 'Will hit harder': Trump threatens fresh military action against Iran amid Switzerland peace talks US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran "harder" if it continued backing groups that, according to Washington, are destabilising Lebanon, prompting a sharp response from Tehran, whose chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran would not be intimidated by US threats and that its armed forces were prepared to…
The Times of India · Jun 21 92% of Israelis say Iran won the war; 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump's Tehran policy, polls show A majority of both Israelis and Americans are dissatisfied with their leaders’ handling of the West Asia crisis, according to two separate surveys.
The Economic Times · Jun 21 Oil keeps flowing through Hormuz despite Iran saying it’s shut Despite Iran's claims of closing the Strait of Hormuz, millions of barrels of oil continued to flow through the vital waterway over the weekend. Ship-tracking data reveals several supertankers successfully navigated the channel, particularly along Oman's coast, a route the US military asserts it can defend. This development comes as…