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Trump and Iran's negotiator trade warnings as talks held in Switzerland

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June 21, 2026

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Trump and Iran's negotiator trade warnings as talks held in Switzerland

The US president, who is not at the talks, threatens to attack Iran if it does not restrain Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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The Economic Times

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· Jun 21, 2026

Behind the closed-door US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Behind the closed-door US-Iran talks in Switzerland

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 21, 2026

Inside The High-Stakes Swiss Showdown: U.S. And Iran Hold Rare, Direct Nuclear Talks

High-stakes negotiations are underway in Switzerland as top American and Iranian officials hold rare, direct meetings to debate the future of Iran’s nuclear capabilities. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz stated Sunday on CBS’s “Face the Nation” that the Trump administration is “laser focused” on the issue, signaling a shift toward a highly [] Inside The High-Stakes Swiss Showdown: U.S. And Iran Hold Rare, Direct Nuclear Talks

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Latest: Vance and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland to work on deal's details

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland for talks to work on key details of their interim agreement to end the Iran war.

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 21, 2026

US-Iran nuclear talks begin in Switzerland as Tehran insists on right to enrich

U.S. and Iranian negotiators began high-stakes talks in Switzerland on Sunday aimed at hammering out the details of a broader agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program, with Iranian officials entering the discussions insisting they will not give up the country’s ability to enrich uranium. The negotiations, led by Vice President JD Vance for the United States []

The Independent

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· Jun 21, 2026

The Latest: Vance meets Iranian negotiators in Switzerland to work on details of deal

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland for talks to work on key details of their interim agreement to end the Iran war

TRT World

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· Jun 21, 2026

Switzerland hosts high-stakes US-Iran talks

US and Iranian officials are meeting in Switzerland amid renewed tensions over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides say they hope the talks will help ease regional tensions and advance nuclear negotiations. Kyle Haffajee has the story.

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Related coverage for "Trump and Iran's negotiator trade warnings as talks held in Switzerland": The Economic Times — Behind the closed-door US-Iran talks in Switzerland . Tampa Free Press — Inside The High-Stakes Swiss Showdown: U.S. And Iran Hold Rare, Direct Nuclear Talks. KSAT San Antonio — The Latest: Vance and Iranian negotiators are in Switzerland to work on deal's details. Washington Examiner — US-Iran nuclear talks begin in Switzerland as Tehran insists on right to enrich. The Independent — The Latest: Vance meets Iranian negotiators in Switzerland to work on details of deal. TRT World — Switzerland hosts high-stakes US-Iran talks