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Can US-Iran talks move forward without a Lebanon ceasefire?

Al Jazeera English

June 21, 2026

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As US and Iranian delegations prepare to meet in Switzerland, questions remain over whether negotiations can move beyond the first phase of a recently signed memorandum of understanding. Analysts say implementation of ceasefire commitments in Lebanon has become the central test of trust between Washington and Tehran. While Vice President JD Vance is heading to Switzerland, uncertainty remains over whether conditions are in place for technical negotiations to begin. The discussions highlight broader questions about US influence, regional stability, and the role of Israel in shaping the diplomatic process. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #aljazeeraenglish #BreakingNews #aljazeeralivenews #aljazeeraenglish #USIran #Switzerland #MiddleEast #Lebanon #JDVance #Diplomacy #Iran #UnitedStates

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