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Vance: Iran’s nuclear program and Hezbollah ceasefire main focus of Switzerland trip

Washington Examiner

June 20, 2026

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Vance: Iran’s nuclear program and Hezbollah ceasefire main focus of Switzerland trip

Vice President JD Vance said Saturday afternoon the “nuclear issue” and renewed ceasefire between Israel and Iranian proxy terrorist organization Hezbollah are the two primary subjects of negotiation he will “be focused on” during a first round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on Sunday in Switzerland. Vance told reporters at Joint Base []

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