🔴 Live: US, Iran begin talks as Lebanon conflict threatens deal This liveblog is now closed. France 24 · Jun 21
Which European countries are attracting millionaires — and which are losing them? Wealthy people are increasingly choosing to live in Italy, Greece and Switzerland, while the UK, Germany and France are finding it harder to retain them, according to a new report. Euronews · Jun 21
Charting the global economy: Fed turns hawkish, China demand weakens Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled a shift towards interest-rate hikes amid persistent inflation, while euro-area price pressures also intensified. US consumers boosted spending despite rising gas prices, though manufacturing production stalled. The Economic Times · Jun 21
Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlight US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland to kickstart crucial nuclear talks with Iran, aiming to solidify a fragile interim deal. The negotiations, however, face immediate hurdles with escalating conflict in Lebanon and Iran's controversial closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite these challenges, US and Iranian negotiators are… The Economic Times · Jun 21
US disputes Iran's claims Hormuz closed, negotiations to resume Sunday ZURICH - Negotiators from the United States and Iran were set to resume peace talks in Switzerland on Sunday, even as US officials disputed Iranian claims about closing the key Strait of Hormuz. Bangkok Post · Jun 21
US, Iran negotiators add 'emergency session' on Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Switzerland meet Peace talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland have been urgently expanded to include the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, marking a significant shift in US strategy. The Strait of Hormuz remains a point of contention, with Iran claiming control amid Israeli strikes on Lebanon, a claim the US denies. Mediators from… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Iran delegation, led by Speaker Ghalibaf, arrives in Switzerland for first round of technical talks with US An Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf, has arrived in Zurich for crucial technical talks with the US. This follows a recent memorandum of understanding aimed at de-escalating tensions in West Asia and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US Vice President JD Vance is also en route to Switzerland… The Economic Times · Jun 21
Pakistan PM Sharif, Army Chief Munir leave for Switzerland for Iran-US talks Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir are in Switzerland for crucial technical talks between the US and Iran. These discussions follow an Islamabad MoU and aim to finalize details of a preliminary accord to end the ongoing conflict. The talks, initially postponed, are now underway after… The Economic Times · Jun 21
US disputes Iranian claims about closing Strait of Hormuz as negotiators head to Switzerland Crucial peace discussions between the US and Iran kicked off in Switzerland, shadowed by diverging narratives surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a ceasefire arrangement, Iran's Revolutionary Guard insisted the strait was closed, a statement challenged by the US military, which confirmed ongoing shipping activity. The aim is to forge… The Economic Times · Jun 21
US VP JD Vance departs Washington for Iran deal talks in Switzerland US Vice President JD Vance is en route to Switzerland for crucial talks with Iran aimed at solidifying a deal to end the Middle East war. Discussions will center on Iran's nuclear program and the fragile Lebanon ceasefire, which has seen recent violations. Vance expressed optimism for progress, acknowledging the… The Economic Times · Jun 21
US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again U.S. and Iranian negotiators are on their way to a venue in Switzerland to discuss details of their interim agreement to halt the war AAP · Jun 20
Iran says closed Strait of Hormuz as US deal hits obstacle ahead of Swiss talks Iran said Saturday it had closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while warning that upcoming talks with the United States in Switzerland are unlikely to advance unless the fighting stops. President Donald Trump countered by threatening US-imposed tolls on shipping through the strategic… France 24 · Jun 20
JD Vance departs for Switzerland as White House looks to get talks with Iran back on track U.S. Vice President JD Vance has left for Switzerland as the White House looks to get negotiations with Iran back on track AAP · Jun 20
Trump threatens to charge US tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose U.S. tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if a final deal with Iran isn't reached in 60 days AAP · Jun 20
AAP · Jun 20 US-Iran talks begin Sunday as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon
AAP · Jun 20 US-Iran talks begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz due to Israel's ongoing attacks in Lebanon
AAP · Jun 20 Iran-US peace talks overshadowed by closure of strait JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran, days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a 60-day ceasefire.
International Business Times · Jun 20 Hormuz Shut, Lebanon In Dire Straits, Peace Talks Steer To Swiss Setting Iran said on Saturday it has shut the Strait of Hormuz just days after a peace deal to end hostilities in the Middle East was signed with the US, in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon that killed dozens.
The Economic Times · Jun 20 Hormuz closed again: Will the US-Iran MoU soon sink in the strait? Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon, a move that plunged a new US-Iran deal into crisis. The agreement aimed to freeze multiple conflicts, including Lebanon, in exchange for sanctions relief. Iran's actions suggest a strategy of exerting pressure for concessions rather than abandoning the…
AAP · Jun 20 US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war
AAP · Jun 20 US-Iran talks to begin Sunday in Switzerland but Tehran closes the strait over Lebanon fighting Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon and U.S. "bad faith" in their interim agreement on the war
The Economic Times · Jun 20 Pakistan says technical-level Iran-US talks on interim deal will begin Sunday in Switzerland Pakistan announced technical talks between Iran and the US on their interim deal will commence in Switzerland, with Qatar mediating. This comes as Iran, angered by Israeli attacks in Lebanon, declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again and expressed skepticism about the upcoming negotiations. The ongoing conflict in Lebanon, which…
AAP · Jun 20 Pakistan says technical-level Iran-US talks on their interim deal will begin Sunday in Switzerland Key mediator Pakistan says technical-level talks between Iran and the United States on their interim deal will begin on Sunday in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, with Qatari mediators also participating
AAP · Jun 20 Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again and says its negotiating team with US is heading to Switzerland Iran's government has dealt two quick blows to its interim agreement with the United States
Bangkok Post · Jun 20 Diplomats at Swiss retreat lay groundwork for US-Iran talks GENEVA - Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war, said Bern.