US Vice President JD Vance during high-level talks conflict, at the Bürgenstock Resort in Obbuergen, Switzerland, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Nathan Howard/Pool Photo via AP)
US-Iran War News Live Updates: US Vice President JD Vance struck an optimistic tone, saying progress had been made, while delivering his first public comments as he addressed the press after high-level talks between Washington and Tehran concluded in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. Vance also said Iran has agreed to invite inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) back into the country. The move aims at international monitoring of Iran’s nuclear programme.
Switzerland talks: The Iranian delegation left Switzerland and is returning to Tehran following talks with the United States after 18 hours of “intensive” negotiations. Headed by chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian representatives “left the building where the talks were held after about 18 hours of intensive talks and consultations,” the IRNA state news agency reports, said that they were en route to Tehran.
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Trump warned Iran amid talks: In a post on Truth Social, Trump said “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” adding, “If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!” Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance said that Trump is “committed to see a full regional ceasefire,” during the talks. He also said negotiations with Iran had achieved substantial progress and could open the door to broader regional stability.
Latest developments
- US VP JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner ended the first round of US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland after 10+ hours.
- Iran’s Araghchi said ‘major progress’ in talks, says oil sanctions relieved and assets unfrozen
- Pakistan and Qatar mediated and hailed the talks as “encouraging progress”.
- Both sides agreed lower-level talks will continue this week.
- Negotiators discussed Iran’s nuclear program, security in the Strait of Hormuz, and Lebanon. They also agreed to set up a Lebanon “de-confliction” mechanism to support the ceasefire.
- The memorandum signed last week included a ceasefire “on all fronts” in Lebanon
- Trump warned the US could impose tolls in the Strait of Hormuz or take more action if diplomacy fails. Iran called the threats “empty bluffs”.
- Oil prices rose as markets watched the talks. Israel says it won’t pull out of its southern Lebanon security zone, while Hezbollah demands a full withdrawal.
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Jun 21, 2026 01:28 PM IST
Swiss Government welcomes arrival of US delegation, says it’s on its way to Burgenstock
The Swiss government on Sunday welcomed the arrival of the United States delegation led by JD Vance in Switzerland, and said that it was headed to the Burgenstock, near Lucerne, for the implementation of the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the US and Iran early this week.
Over a post on X, the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “We welcome the arrival of the United States delegation in Switzerland.”
It added, “The United States delegation is on its way to the Burgenstock as part of the implementation of the MoU signed between the #unitedstates and #iran.”
Jun 21, 2026 08:37 AM IST
Swiss officials welcome Iranian delegation for nuclear talks
The Iranian delegation is welcomed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
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